Reservoir · Nebraska · United States · BOR RISE
Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam
70.3% full
Capacity
44.04 hm³
Volume stored
31 hm³
Coordinates
40.378°N, 100.217°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
70.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
-22.3%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is filled to 70.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 31 hm³ of water out of a maximum 44 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts), and it is 22.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam — 1823 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 36.0% (September 9, 2022) to a high of 102.2% (April 27, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around May 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
- 70.3%
- Water stored
- 31 hm³
- Total capacity
- 44 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 22.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Nebraska
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 40.378°N, 100.217°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 70.3% | 31 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 71.2% | 31 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 72.5% | 32 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 73.2% | 32 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 73.5% | 32 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 74.2% | 33 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 75.1% | 33 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 76.1% | 34 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 77.2% | 34 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 78.5% | 35 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 79.4% | 35 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 79.7% | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is at 70.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 31 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 July 28, 2026, Harry Strunk Lake and Medicine Creek Dam is within its normal operating range at 70.3% 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 (-0.9 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.