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Clinton Lake, KS

water level
876.80 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
+0.76 ft
1-year change
+0.85 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
+0.76 ft
1-year change
+0.85 ft
Record high
897.05 ft

In brief

Clinton Lake stood at 876.80 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 63% of October readings since 2012.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

875.8876.1876.4876.7877.1SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 876.86LOW 875.99876.80 ft

Records and averages

Current level876.80 ft
Record high897.05 ft (2019-06-29)
Record low871.03 ft (2014-04-12)
Average of all readings876.45 ft
Data span14 years (5,125 readings)

Level schematic

870.0877.0884.0891.1898.1PUBLISHED HIGH 897.05 ft876.80 ftPUBLISHED LOW 871.03 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Clinton Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Clinton Lake sits at 876.80 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.76 ft.

What is the water level at Clinton Lake today?

The most recent reading at Clinton Lake is 876.80 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Clinton Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Clinton Lake in our records is 897.05 ft on 2019-06-29. The lowest is 871.03 ft on 2014-04-12. Our record covers about 14 years of readings.

Is Clinton Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 63% 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 Clinton Lake 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. Clinton Lake has risen 0.76 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Clinton Lake changed over the past year?

Clinton Lake is +0.85 ft compared with this date last year (876.80 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 14 years, with a record high of 897.05 ft and a record low of 871.03 ft.

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Clinton Lake stood at 876.80 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 63% of October readings since 2012.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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clinton-lake-ks-water-level-history.csv

5,125 readings, Oct 1, 2012 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 95 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Clinton Lake water level, 2012 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/clinton-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Kansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.