Reservoir · Nebraska · United States · BOR RISE
Lake Minatare and Dam
25.2% full
Capacity
72.52 hm³
Volume stored
18 hm³
Coordinates
41.918°N, 103.489°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
25.2%vs 7 days ago
-4.0%losing
vs 1 year ago
-5.5%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
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About Lake Minatare and Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Minatare and Dam is filled to 25.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18 hm³ of water out of a maximum 73 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 4.0 percentage points, and it is 5.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Minatare and Dam — 1827 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 11.5% (May 6, 2026) to a high of 91.4% (June 9, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Nebraska basin at 41.918°N, 103.489°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 25.2%
- Water stored
- 18 hm³
- Total capacity
- 73 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 4.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 5.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Nebraska
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 41.918°N, 103.489°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 25.2% | 18 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 21 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 21 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 21 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 21 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 21 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 21 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 21 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 22 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 22 |
| 31 May 2026 | 29.9% | 22 |
| 30 May 2026 | 29.9% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Minatare and Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Minatare and Dam is at 25.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 18 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Lake Minatare and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Lake Minatare and Dam is low at 25.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Minatare and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Lake Minatare and Dam is falling — it dropped 4.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Lake Minatare and Dam hold?
Lake Minatare and Dam has a total capacity of 73 hm³.
Where is Lake Minatare and Dam reservoir located?
Lake Minatare and Dam is located in Nebraska, United States, within the Nebraska basin (coordinates 41.918°N, 103.489°W).
What is Lake Minatare and Dam used for?
Lake Minatare and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.