Lake levels
El Dorado Lake, KS
- water level
- 1337.64 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Below full
- 1.36 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.36 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.36 ft
- Below full
- 1.36 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.46 ft
In brief
El Dorado Lake stood at 1,337.64 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.36 feet below its full pool of 1,339 feet. That is lower than 63% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1337.64 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1339.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 1347.50 ft |
| Record high | 1348.84 ft (2019-05-26) |
| Record low | 1332.31 ft (2023-10-23) |
| Average of all readings | 1338.29 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,371 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is El Dorado Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, El Dorado Lake sits at 1337.64 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 1.36 ft below full pool of 1339.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.36 ft.
What is the water level at El Dorado Lake today?
The most recent reading at El Dorado Lake is 1337.64 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest El Dorado Lake has ever been?
The highest level for El Dorado Lake in our records is 1348.84 ft on 2019-05-26. The lowest is 1332.31 ft on 2023-10-23. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is El Dorado Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 37% of them, which we classify as below 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 El Dorado 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. El Dorado Lake has fallen 0.36 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has El Dorado Lake changed over the past year?
El Dorado Lake is -1.46 ft compared with this date last year (1337.64 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 1348.84 ft and a record low of 1332.31 ft.
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El Dorado Lake stood at 1,337.64 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.36 feet below its full pool of 1,339 feet. That is lower than 63% of October readings since 2014.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “El Dorado Lake water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/el-dorado-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Kansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.