Wilson Lake water level — Kansas

Kansas · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Wilson Lake in Kansas was last measured at 1,512.10 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+1.2 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Wilson Lake · Kansas
Pool elevation
1,512.10 ft

Datum NGVD29. This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
203,700 acre-ft
Recent trend
↑Rising

+1.2 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

1512.1ft1510.3ftApr 15 – Jul 14

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: USGS site 06868100 · USACE SWT/WILN, 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 Wilson Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Kanopolis Lake KS 1,468.20 ft 61 km
Cedar Bluff Reservoir KS 2,119.90 ft 108 km
Harlan County Lake NE 1,936.44 ft 138 km
Milford Lake KS 1,146.50 ft 138 km
Marion Lake KS 1,351.09 ft 139 km
Cheney Reservoir KS 1,423.79 ft 151 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Wilson Lake?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:30 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 1,512.10 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Wilson Lake full right now?
Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?
From USGS site 06868100 · USACE SWT/WILN, 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

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