
Lake levels
Cheney Reservoir, KS
- water level
- 1420.29 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.04 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.83 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.04 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.83 ft
- Record high
- 1425.68 ft
In brief
Cheney Reservoir stood at 1,420.29 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 74% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1420.29 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1425.68 ft (2026-06-30) |
| Record low | 1412.80 ft (2024-10-29) |
| Average of all readings | 1418.74 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Cheney Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Cheney Reservoir sits at 1420.29 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.04 ft.
What is the water level at Cheney Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Cheney Reservoir is 1420.29 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Cheney Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Cheney Reservoir in our records is 1425.68 ft on 2026-06-30. The lowest is 1412.80 ft on 2024-10-29. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Cheney Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 74% of them, which we classify as above average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Cheney Reservoir changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Cheney Reservoir has fallen 0.04 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Cheney Reservoir changed over the past year?
Cheney Reservoir is -2.83 ft compared with this date last year (1420.29 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 1425.68 ft and a record low of 1412.80 ft.
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Quote this reading
Cheney Reservoir stood at 1,420.29 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 74% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
cheney-reservoir-ks-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Cheney Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/cheney-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Kansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.