Reservoir · Kansas · United States · USACE CWMS
John Redmond Lake
20.9% full
Capacity
384.12 hm³
Volume stored
80 hm³
Coordinates
38.237°N, 95.768°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
20.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
-13.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Design capacity is unavailable for this site, so fill % is estimated against the 5-year maximum storage and may overstate fullness. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About John Redmond Lake
As of July 30, 2026, John Redmond Lake is filled to 20.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 80 hm³ of water out of a maximum 384 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts), and it is 13.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for John Redmond Lake — 330 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 19.5% (October 10, 2021) to a high of 100.0% (June 29, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around December.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 38.237°N, 95.768°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 20.9%
- Water stored
- 80 hm³
- Total capacity
- 384 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 13.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 38.237°N, 95.768°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 20.9% | 80 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 21.7% | 83 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 84 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 22.2% | 85 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 83 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 21.3% | 82 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 84 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 82 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 83 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 22.3% | 86 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 23.0% | 88 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 23.6% | 91 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of John Redmond Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, John Redmond Lake is at 20.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 80 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is John Redmond Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, John Redmond Lake is low at 20.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at John Redmond Lake rising or falling?
The level at John Redmond Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can John Redmond Lake hold?
John Redmond Lake has a total capacity of 384 hm³.
Where is John Redmond Lake reservoir located?
John Redmond Lake is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 38.237°N, 95.768°W).
What is John Redmond Lake used for?
John Redmond Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.