What is the current water level of Marion Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 1,351.09 ft (datum NAVD88). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Marion Lake full right now?

The source reports it at 100% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00).

Where does this data come from?

From USACE SWT/MARI, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Marion Lake water level — Kansas

Kansas · USACE · reading Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Marion Lake in Kansas was last measured at 1,351.09 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). That is 100% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (+0.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Marion Lake · Kansas

Pool elevation: 1,351.09 ft
% of conservation pool full: 100%
Storage: 80,684 acre-ft
Recent trend: →Steady

Recent trend

The last ~21 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE SWT/MARI, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Marion Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Council Grove Lake	KS	1,277.95 ft	61 km
El Dorado Lake	KS	1,339.20 ft	63 km
Milford Lake	KS	1,146.50 ft	80 km
Kanopolis Lake	KS	1,468.20 ft	81 km
Cheney Reservoir	KS	1,423.79 ft	95 km
Tuttle C Lake	KS	1,081.71 ft	107 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Marion Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 1,351.09 ft (datum NAVD88). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Marion Lake full right now?: The source reports it at 100% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00).
Where does this data come from?: From USACE SWT/MARI, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

More in Kansas

See every lake tracked in Kansas, or read the methodology behind these figures.