Reservoir · Kansas · United States · USGS NWIS
WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS
82.3% full
Capacity
302.2 hm³
Volume stored
249 hm³
Coordinates
38.964°N, 98.493°W
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
82.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+3.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — 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: 2026-07-29.
Catchment Weather
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About WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS
As of July 29, 2026, WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS is filled to 82.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 249 hm³ of water out of a maximum 302 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 3.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS — 1095 data points between July 31, 2023 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 77.1% (May 16, 2026) to a high of 91.0% (August 5, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around December.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kansas basin at 38.964°N, 98.493°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 82.3%
- Water stored
- 249 hm³
- Total capacity
- 302 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 3.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kansas
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 38.964°N, 98.493°W
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 82.3% | 249 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 82.4% | 249 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 82.5% | 249 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 82.6% | 250 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 82.6% | 250 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 82.7% | 250 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 82.6% | 250 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 82.7% | 250 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 82.9% | 250 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 83.0% | 251 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 83.0% | 251 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 83.0% | 251 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS?
As of July 29, 2026, WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS is at 82.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 249 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS is high at 82.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS rising or falling?
The level at WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS hold?
WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS has a total capacity of 302 hm³.
Where is WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS reservoir located?
WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS is located in Kansas, United States, within the Kansas basin (coordinates 38.964°N, 98.493°W).
What is WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS used for?
WILSON LK NR WILSON, KS is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.