Reservoir · Kansas · United States · USACE CWMS
Cheney Lake
100.0% full
Capacity
206.08 hm³
Volume stored
206 hm³
Coordinates
37.727°N, 97.793°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
100.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-5.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About Cheney Lake
As of July 30, 2026, Cheney Lake is filled to 100.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 206 hm³ of water out of a maximum 206 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 5.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Cheney Lake — 53 data points between June 6, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.0% (July 30, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (June 6, 2026).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 37.727°N, 97.793°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 206 hm³
- Total capacity
- 206 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 5.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.727°N, 97.793°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 100.0% | 206 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 100.1% | 206 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 100.2% | 206 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 100.3% | 207 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 100.5% | 207 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 100.7% | 207 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 100.7% | 208 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 100.9% | 208 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 102.1% | 210 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 103.5% | 213 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 104.8% | 216 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 218 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cheney Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, Cheney Lake is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 206 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Cheney Lake reservoir full?
Cheney Lake is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Cheney Lake rising or falling?
The level at Cheney Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Cheney Lake hold?
Cheney Lake has a total capacity of 206 hm³.
Where is Cheney Lake reservoir located?
Cheney Lake is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 37.727°N, 97.793°W).
What is Cheney Lake used for?
Cheney Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.