Reservoir · Nebraska · United States · BOR RISE
Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam
92.2% full
Capacity
44.04 hm³
Volume stored
41 hm³
Coordinates
40.378°N, 100.217°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
92.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+1.6%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: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
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About Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is filled to 92.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 41 hm³ of water out of a maximum 44 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 1.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam — 1824 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 36.0% (September 9, 2022) to a high of 102.6% (June 13, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Nebraska basin at 40.378°N, 100.217°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 92.2%
- Water stored
- 41 hm³
- Total capacity
- 44 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Nebraska
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 40.378°N, 100.217°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 92.2% | 41 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 92.4% | 41 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 92.5% | 41 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 92.5% | 41 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 92.6% | 41 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 92.8% | 41 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 92.8% | 41 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 92.6% | 41 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 92.4% | 41 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 92.6% | 41 |
| 31 May 2026 | 92.6% | 41 |
| 30 May 2026 | 92.6% | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is at 92.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 41 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is high at 92.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam rising or falling?
The level at Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam hold?
Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam has a total capacity of 44 hm³.
Where is Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam reservoir located?
Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is located in Nebraska, United States, within the Nebraska basin (coordinates 40.378°N, 100.217°W).
What is Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam used for?
Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.