Reservoir · Kansas · United States · USACE CWMS
Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake)
Current fill: N/A
Capacity
297.84 hm³
Volume stored
N/A
Coordinates
39.480°N, 98.316°W
Station not currently reporting
The most recent storage reading from this gauge is from 2024-01-02, more than 45 days ago, so the current fill is shown as N/A. The history below reflects that older reading.
Current fill
N/Avs 7 days ago
N/Avs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
N/AData 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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake)
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 39.480°N, 98.316°W.
Key facts
- Total capacity
- 298 hm³
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 39.480°N, 98.316°W
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2024 | 66.6% | 198 |
| 1 Jan 2024 | 66.6% | 198 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | 66.6% | 198 |
| 30 Dec 2023 | 66.7% | 199 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | 66.6% | 198 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | 66.7% | 199 |
| 27 Dec 2023 | 66.6% | 198 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | 66.7% | 199 |
| 25 Dec 2023 | 66.8% | 199 |
| 24 Dec 2023 | 66.4% | 198 |
| 23 Dec 2023 | 66.1% | 197 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | 66.3% | 197 |
Frequently asked questions
How much water can Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) hold?
Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) has a total capacity of 298 hm³.
Where is Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) reservoir located?
Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 39.480°N, 98.316°W).
What is Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) used for?
Glen Elder Dam (Waconda Lake) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.

