Lake levels
Elk City Lake, KS
- water level
- 795.11 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Below full
- 0.89 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.33 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Below full
- 0.89 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.14 ft
In brief
Elk City Lake stood at 795.11 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.89 feet below its full pool of 796 feet. That is lower than 76% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 795.11 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 796.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 825.00 ft |
| Record high | 829.12 ft (2019-05-28) |
| Record low | 789.88 ft (2023-12-14) |
| Average of all readings | 797.40 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,407 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Elk City Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Elk City Lake sits at 795.11 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 0.89 ft below full pool of 796.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.33 ft.
What is the water level at Elk City Lake today?
The most recent reading at Elk City Lake is 795.11 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 Elk City Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Elk City Lake in our records is 829.12 ft on 2019-05-28. The lowest is 789.88 ft on 2023-12-14. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Elk City Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 24% 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 Elk City 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. Elk City Lake has fallen 0.33 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 Elk City Lake changed over the past year?
Elk City Lake is -1.14 ft compared with this date last year (795.11 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 829.12 ft and a record low of 789.88 ft.
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Quote this reading
Elk City Lake stood at 795.11 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.89 feet below its full pool of 796 feet. That is lower than 76% of October readings since 2014.
Download the full record
elk-city-lake-ks-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Elk City Lake water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/elk-city-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.