Lake levels
Fall River Lake, KS
- water level
- 948.01 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Below full
- 0.49 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.48 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.48 ft
- Below full
- 0.49 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.48 ft
In brief
Fall River Lake stood at 948.01 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.49 feet below its full pool of 948 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 | 948.01 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 948.50 ft |
| Flood pool | 987.50 ft |
| Record high | 988.45 ft (2019-05-25) |
| Record low | 945.57 ft (2023-11-25) |
| Average of all readings | 950.69 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,292 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Fall River Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Fall River Lake sits at 948.01 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 0.49 ft below full pool of 948.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.48 ft.
What is the water level at Fall River Lake today?
The most recent reading at Fall River Lake is 948.01 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 Fall River Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Fall River Lake in our records is 988.45 ft on 2019-05-25. The lowest is 945.57 ft on 2023-11-25. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Fall River 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 Fall River 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. Fall River Lake has fallen 0.48 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 Fall River Lake changed over the past year?
Fall River Lake is -1.48 ft compared with this date last year (948.01 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 988.45 ft and a record low of 945.57 ft.
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Quote this reading
Fall River Lake stood at 948.01 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.49 feet below its full pool of 948 feet. That is lower than 63% of October readings since 2014.
Download the full record
fall-river-lake-ks-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Fall River Lake water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ks/fall-river-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.