Reservoir · Kansas · United States · USGS NWIS
HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS
103.6% full
Capacity
93.74 hm³
Volume stored
97 hm³
Coordinates
38.659°N, 94.899°W
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
103.6%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-1.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — 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: 2026-07-29.
Catchment Weather
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About HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS
As of July 29, 2026, HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS is filled to 103.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 97 hm³ of water out of a maximum 94 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 1.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS — 1095 data points between July 31, 2023 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 88.7% (October 30, 2024) to a high of 105.0% (December 25, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 38.659°N, 94.899°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 103.6%
- Water stored
- 97 hm³
- Total capacity
- 94 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 38.659°N, 94.899°W
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 103.6% | 97 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 103.7% | 97 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 103.7% | 97 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 103.9% | 97 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 104.0% | 97 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 103.6% | 97 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 103.1% | 97 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 103.5% | 97 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 103.8% | 97 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 103.9% | 97 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 104.0% | 97 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 104.0% | 98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS?
As of July 29, 2026, HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS is at 103.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 97 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS reservoir full?
HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS is essentially full, sitting at 103.6% of capacity as of July 29, 2026.
Is the water level at HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS rising or falling?
The level at HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS hold?
HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS has a total capacity of 94 hm³.
Where is HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS reservoir located?
HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 38.659°N, 94.899°W).
What is HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS used for?
HILLSDALE LK NR HILLSDALE, KS is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.