Reservoir · Oklahoma · United States · USGS NWIS
Shawnee Reservoir
70.8% full
Capacity
42.52 hm³
Volume stored
30 hm³
Coordinates
35.347°N, 97.063°W
Last updated
2026-08-13
Current fill
70.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
-20.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — daily reservoir storage volume. Design capacity is unavailable for this site, so fill % is estimated against the 5-year maximum storage and may overstate fullness. Last reading: 2026-08-13.
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About Shawnee Reservoir
As of August 13, 2026, Shawnee Reservoir is filled to 70.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 30 hm³ of water out of a maximum 43 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 (-0.9 pts), and it is 20.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Shawnee Reservoir — 1461 data points between August 14, 2022 and August 13, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 69.8% (November 1, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (May 6, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Oklahoma basin at 35.347°N, 97.063°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 70.8%
- Water stored
- 30 hm³
- Total capacity
- 43 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 20.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oklahoma
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 35.347°N, 97.063°W
- Last updated
- August 13, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 70.8% | 30 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 71.1% | 30 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 71.2% | 30 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 71.3% | 30 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 71.5% | 30 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 71.6% | 30 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 71.7% | 31 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 71.7% | 31 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 71.9% | 31 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 72.0% | 31 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 72.2% | 31 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 72.3% | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Shawnee Reservoir?
As of August 13, 2026, Shawnee Reservoir is at 70.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 30 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Shawnee Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 13, 2026, Shawnee Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 70.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Shawnee Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Shawnee Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Shawnee Reservoir hold?
Shawnee Reservoir has a total capacity of 43 hm³.
Where is Shawnee Reservoir reservoir located?
Shawnee Reservoir is located in Oklahoma, United States, within the Oklahoma basin (coordinates 35.347°N, 97.063°W).
What is Shawnee Reservoir used for?
Shawnee Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.