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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9 major reservoirs — data sourcing in progress

Storage is monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS) / the US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR RISE), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: McConaughy Dam & Reservoir (2.0 km³), Papillion Creek Dam 16 (0.0 km³), Papillion Creek Dam 18 (0.0 km³), Papillion Creek Dam 20 (0.0 km³), Salt Creek Dam 4 (0.0 km³), Salt Creek Dam 9 (0.0 km³), Salt Creek Dam 13 (0.0 km³), Salt Creek Dam 14 (0.0 km³), Lake Alice and Dams (0.0 km³).

McConaughy Dam & Reservoir

Sourcing

Capacity: 1,966 hm³⏳ Pending

Papillion Creek Dam 16

Sourcing

Capacity: 10 hm³⏳ Pending

Papillion Creek Dam 18

Sourcing

Capacity: 4 hm³⏳ Pending

Papillion Creek Dam 20

Sourcing

Capacity: 3 hm³⏳ Pending

Salt Creek Dam 4

Sourcing

Capacity: 48 hm³⏳ Pending

Salt Creek Dam 9

Sourcing

Capacity: 2 hm³⏳ Pending

Salt Creek Dam 13

Sourcing

Capacity: 4 hm³⏳ Pending

Salt Creek Dam 14

Sourcing

Capacity: 10 hm³⏳ Pending

Lake Alice and Dams

Sourcing

Capacity: 14 hm³⏳ Pending

About reservoirs in Nebraska

As of June 12, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Nebraska that report live levels hold roughly 1,019 hm³ of water — about 66.5% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Nebraska's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

Across the region, 2 reservoirs are at critically low levels and 2 are low. Davis Creek Reservoir and Dam is the fullest at 100.4%, while Salt Creek Dam 12 is the lowest at 16.5%.

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 June 12, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Nebraska at a glance

Reservoirs tracked: 15
Average fill: 66.5%
Water stored: 1,019 hm³
Combined capacity: 1,533 hm³
At critically low levels: 2
Fullest: Davis Creek Reservoir and Dam (100.4%)
Lowest: Salt Creek Dam 12 (16.5%)
Last updated: June 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Nebraska right now?

As of June 12, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Nebraska that report live levels are 66.5% full overall, holding about 1,019 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Nebraska?

reservoirs.earth tracks 15 reservoirs in Nebraska, with a combined storage capacity of 1,533 hm³.

Which reservoir in Nebraska is the fullest?

Davis Creek Reservoir and Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in Nebraska, at 100.4% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Nebraska is the lowest?

Salt Creek Dam 12 is currently the lowest in Nebraska, at 16.5% 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 June 12, 2026.

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