Reservoir · Kansas · United States · BOR RISE
Lovewell Reservoir and Dam
56.8% full
Capacity
51.42 hm³
Volume stored
29 hm³
Coordinates
39.885°N, 98.028°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
56.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-21.6%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.
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About Lovewell Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Lovewell Reservoir and Dam is filled to 56.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 29 hm³ of water out of a maximum 51 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 (+0.0 pts), and it is 21.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lovewell Reservoir and Dam — 1815 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 30.5% (August 30, 2024) to a high of 105.0% (July 2, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 39.885°N, 98.028°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 56.8%
- Water stored
- 29 hm³
- Total capacity
- 51 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 21.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.885°N, 98.028°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 29 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 29 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 56.5% | 29 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 55.6% | 29 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 28 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 27 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 28 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 56.5% | 29 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 57.8% | 30 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 58.8% | 30 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 31 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 61.4% | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lovewell Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Lovewell Reservoir and Dam is at 56.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 29 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Lovewell Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lovewell Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 56.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lovewell Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Lovewell Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Lovewell Reservoir and Dam hold?
Lovewell Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 51 hm³.
Where is Lovewell Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Lovewell Reservoir and Dam is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 39.885°N, 98.028°W).
What is Lovewell Reservoir and Dam used for?
Lovewell Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.