Reservoir · Nebraska · United States · BOR RISE
Merritt Reservoir and Dam
88.5% full
Capacity
91.88 hm³
Volume stored
81 hm³
Coordinates
42.635°N, 100.872°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
88.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+5.9%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: 2026-06-10.
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About Merritt Reservoir and Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Merritt Reservoir and Dam is filled to 88.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 81 hm³ of water out of a maximum 92 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 5.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Merritt Reservoir and Dam — 1816 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 10.8% (August 5, 2021) to a high of 89.7% (June 17, 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 Nebraska basin at 42.635°N, 100.872°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 88.5%
- Water stored
- 81 hm³
- Total capacity
- 92 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Nebraska
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 42.635°N, 100.872°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 88.5% | 81 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 88.6% | 81 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 88.8% | 82 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 88.9% | 82 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 82 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 82 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 82 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 88.9% | 82 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 88.1% | 81 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 87.9% | 81 |
| 31 May 2026 | 87.7% | 81 |
| 30 May 2026 | 87.7% | 81 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Merritt Reservoir and Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Merritt Reservoir and Dam is at 88.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 81 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Merritt Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Merritt Reservoir and Dam is high at 88.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Merritt Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Merritt Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Merritt Reservoir and Dam hold?
Merritt Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 92 hm³.
Where is Merritt Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Merritt Reservoir and Dam is located in Nebraska, United States, within the Nebraska basin (coordinates 42.635°N, 100.872°W).
What is Merritt Reservoir and Dam used for?
Merritt Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.