Reservoir · Kansas · United States · BOR RISE
Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam
30.8% full
Capacity
44.33 hm³
Volume stored
14 hm³
Coordinates
39.807°N, 99.934°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
30.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-3.7%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 Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam is filled to 30.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 14 hm³ of water out of a maximum 44 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 3.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam — 1815 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 30.8% (July 27, 2026) to a high of 55.1% (July 31, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 39.807°N, 99.934°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 30.8%
- Water stored
- 14 hm³
- Total capacity
- 44 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.807°N, 99.934°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 14 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 14 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 14 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 14 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 31.0% | 14 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 31.0% | 14 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 31.2% | 14 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 31.5% | 14 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 14 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 31.9% | 14 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 14 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 32.4% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam is at 30.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 14 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam is low at 30.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam rising or falling?
The level at Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam hold?
Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam has a total capacity of 44 hm³.
Where is Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam reservoir located?
Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 39.807°N, 99.934°W).
What is Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam used for?
Keith Sebelius Lake and Norton Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.