Reservoir · Kansas · United States · BOR RISE
Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam
84.6% full
Capacity
297.84 hm³
Volume stored
252 hm³
Coordinates
39.496°N, 98.313°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
84.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+5.3%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is filled to 84.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 252 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 held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 5.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam — 1815 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 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
- 84.6%
- Water stored
- 252 hm³
- Total capacity
- 298 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 39.496°N, 98.313°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 252 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 252 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 252 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 252 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 252 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 252 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 84.0% | 250 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 84.3% | 251 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 252 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 84.7% | 252 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 84.8% | 253 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 85.0% | 253 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is at 84.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 252 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam is high at 84.6% 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 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
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.