Reservoir · Nebraska · United States · USACE CWMS
Papillion Creek Dam 18
79.2% full
Capacity
4.28 hm³
Volume stored
3 hm³
Coordinates
41.220°N, 96.161°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
79.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-3.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — 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: 2026-07-30.
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About Papillion Creek Dam 18
As of July 30, 2026, Papillion Creek Dam 18 is filled to 79.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 hm³ of water out of a maximum 4 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 3.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Papillion Creek Dam 18 — 328 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 68.0% (July 16, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (August 31, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Nebraska basin at 41.220°N, 96.161°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 79.2%
- Water stored
- 3 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Nebraska
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 41.220°N, 96.161°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 79.2% | 3 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 79.2% | 3 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 79.2% | 3 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 79.2% | 3 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 79.4% | 3 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 79.4% | 3 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 79.7% | 3 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 79.7% | 3 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 79.7% | 3 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 79.9% | 3 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 80.1% | 3 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 80.4% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Papillion Creek Dam 18?
As of July 30, 2026, Papillion Creek Dam 18 is at 79.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Papillion Creek Dam 18 reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Papillion Creek Dam 18 is within its normal operating range at 79.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Papillion Creek Dam 18 rising or falling?
The level at Papillion Creek Dam 18 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Papillion Creek Dam 18 hold?
Papillion Creek Dam 18 has a total capacity of 4 hm³.
Where is Papillion Creek Dam 18 reservoir located?
Papillion Creek Dam 18 is located in Nebraska, United States, within the Nebraska basin (coordinates 41.220°N, 96.161°W).
What is Papillion Creek Dam 18 used for?
Papillion Creek Dam 18 is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.