Reservoir · Kansas · United States · BOR RISE
Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam
83.6% full
Capacity
297.84 hm³
Volume stored
249 hm³
Coordinates
39.496°N, 98.313°W
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
83.6%vs 7 days ago
+1.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+13.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
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 Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is filled to 83.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 249 hm³ of water out of a maximum 298 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.7 percentage points, and it is 13.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam — 1816 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 60.0% (October 27, 2024) to a high of 96.6% (June 10, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 39.496°N, 98.313°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 83.6%
- Water stored
- 249 hm³
- Total capacity
- 298 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 13.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.496°N, 98.313°W
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 83.6% | 249 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 81.9% | 244 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 80.1% | 239 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 79.9% | 238 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 79.3% | 236 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 76.7% | 228 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 70.1% | 209 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 69.3% | 206 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 69.3% | 206 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 69.2% | 206 |
| 31 May 2026 | 68.8% | 205 |
| 30 May 2026 | 68.6% | 204 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is at 83.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 249 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is high at 83.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam rising or falling?
The level at Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is rising — it gained 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam hold?
Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam has a total capacity of 298 hm³.
Where is Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam reservoir located?
Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 39.496°N, 98.313°W).
What is Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam used for?
Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.