Reservoir · Nebraska · United States · USACE CWMS
Salt Creek Dam 18
88.7% full
Capacity
32.06 hm³
Volume stored
29 hm³
Coordinates
40.971°N, 96.853°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
88.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-3.8%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 Salt Creek Dam 18
As of July 30, 2026, Salt Creek Dam 18 is filled to 88.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 29 hm³ of water out of a maximum 32 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 3.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Salt Creek Dam 18 — 328 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 88.7% (July 26, 2026) to a high of 96.6% (September 4, 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 40.971°N, 96.853°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 88.7%
- Water stored
- 29 hm³
- Total capacity
- 32 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Nebraska
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 40.971°N, 96.853°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 88.7% | 28 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 88.7% | 28 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 28 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 88.7% | 28 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 88.7% | 28 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 28 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 88.9% | 28 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 89.0% | 29 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 89.1% | 29 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 89.2% | 29 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 89.5% | 29 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 89.6% | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek Dam 18?
As of July 30, 2026, Salt Creek Dam 18 is at 88.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 29 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Salt Creek Dam 18 reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Salt Creek Dam 18 is high at 88.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Salt Creek Dam 18 rising or falling?
The level at Salt Creek Dam 18 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Salt Creek Dam 18 hold?
Salt Creek Dam 18 has a total capacity of 32 hm³.
Where is Salt Creek Dam 18 reservoir located?
Salt Creek Dam 18 is located in Nebraska, United States, within the Nebraska basin (coordinates 40.971°N, 96.853°W).
What is Salt Creek Dam 18 used for?
Salt Creek Dam 18 is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.