Reservoir · Nebraska · United States · BOR RISE
Merritt Reservoir and Dam
67.2% full
Capacity
91.88 hm³
Volume stored
62 hm³
Coordinates
42.635°N, 100.872°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
67.2%vs 7 days ago
-1.0%losing
vs 1 year ago
-21.8%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 Merritt Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Merritt Reservoir and Dam is filled to 67.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 62 hm³ of water out of a maximum 92 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 (-1.0 pts), and it is 21.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Merritt Reservoir and Dam — 1817 data points between August 5, 2021 and July 28, 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
- 67.2%
- Water stored
- 62 hm³
- Total capacity
- 92 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 21.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Nebraska
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 42.635°N, 100.872°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 62 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 68.2% | 63 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 69.1% | 64 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 70.0% | 64 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 65 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 71.6% | 66 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 72.2% | 66 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 73.0% | 67 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 74.0% | 68 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 75.2% | 69 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 76.3% | 70 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 77.5% | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Merritt Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Merritt Reservoir and Dam is at 67.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 62 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Merritt Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Merritt Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 67.2% 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 (-1.0 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.