Reservoir · Oklahoma · United States · USACE CWMS
Kaw Lake
49.9% full
Capacity
983.74 hm³
Volume stored
491 hm³
Coordinates
36.699°N, 96.922°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
49.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
+1.1%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 Kaw Lake
As of July 30, 2026, Kaw Lake is filled to 49.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 491 hm³ of water out of a maximum 984 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 (-0.3 pts), and it is 1.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kaw Lake — 329 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 40.9% (October 7, 2021) to a high of 100.0% (June 29, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Oklahoma basin at 36.699°N, 96.922°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 49.9%
- Water stored
- 491 hm³
- Total capacity
- 984 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oklahoma
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 36.699°N, 96.922°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 49.9% | 490 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 50.2% | 494 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 504 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 514 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 53.0% | 522 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 54.0% | 531 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 54.8% | 539 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 55.7% | 548 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 56.6% | 557 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 57.7% | 567 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 572 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 58.6% | 577 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kaw Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, Kaw Lake is at 49.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 491 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Kaw Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kaw Lake is within its normal operating range at 49.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kaw Lake rising or falling?
The level at Kaw Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Kaw Lake hold?
Kaw Lake has a total capacity of 984 hm³.
Where is Kaw Lake reservoir located?
Kaw Lake is located in Oklahoma, United States, within the Oklahoma basin (coordinates 36.699°N, 96.922°W).
What is Kaw Lake used for?
Kaw Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.