Reservoir · Kansas · United States · BOR RISE
Cheney Reservoir and Dam
105.0% full
Capacity
206.08 hm³
Volume stored
218 hm³
Coordinates
37.725°N, 97.798°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
105.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
0.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: BOR RISE — US Bureau of Reclamation — 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: 2026-07-28.
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About Cheney Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Cheney Reservoir and Dam is filled to 105.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 218 hm³ of water out of a maximum 206 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Cheney Reservoir and Dam — 1823 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 59.3% (October 29, 2024) to a high of 105.0% (June 2, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 37.725°N, 97.798°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 105.0%
- Water stored
- 218 hm³
- Total capacity
- 206 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 37.725°N, 97.798°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 218 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 219 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 219 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 219 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 219 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 220 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 222 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 225 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 228 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 230 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 233 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 236 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cheney Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Cheney Reservoir and Dam is at 105.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 218 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Cheney Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
Cheney Reservoir and Dam is essentially full, sitting at 105.0% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Cheney Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Cheney Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Cheney Reservoir and Dam hold?
Cheney Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 206 hm³.
Where is Cheney Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Cheney Reservoir and Dam is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 37.725°N, 97.798°W).
What is Cheney Reservoir and Dam used for?
Cheney Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.