Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.

Major reservoirs — data pending

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Salt Creek Dam 8 — data sourcing in progress

Storage is monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: Salt Creek Dam 8 (0.0 km³).

Salt Creek Dam 8

Sourcing

Capacity: 3 hm³⏳ Pending

About reservoirs in Nebraska

As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Nebraska that report live levels hold roughly 896 hm³ of water — about 56.7% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Nebraska's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

Across the region, 6 reservoirs are at critically low levels and 5 are low. Salt Creek Dam 17 is the fullest at 100.0%, while Salt Creek Dam 2 is the lowest at 3.8%.

Over the most recent week on record, 1 reservoir fell across Nebraska.

Storage figures for Nebraska come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from July 30, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Nebraska at a glance

Reservoirs tracked: 26
Average fill: 56.7%
Water stored: 896 hm³
Combined capacity: 1,580 hm³
At critically low levels: 6
Fullest: Salt Creek Dam 17 (100.0%)
Lowest: Salt Creek Dam 2 (3.8%)
Last updated: July 30, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Nebraska right now?

As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Nebraska that report live levels are 56.7% full overall, holding about 896 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Nebraska?

reservoirs.earth tracks 26 reservoirs in Nebraska, with a combined storage capacity of 1,580 hm³.

Which reservoir in Nebraska is the fullest?

Salt Creek Dam 17 is currently the fullest reservoir in Nebraska, at 100.0% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Nebraska is the lowest?

Salt Creek Dam 2 is currently the lowest in Nebraska, at 3.8% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for Nebraska come from?

All storage figures for Nebraska come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated July 30, 2026.

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