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Calamus Reservoir, NE

water level
2234.55 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+0.10 ft
30-day change
+1.26 ft
1-year change
-1.59 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.02 ft
7-day change
+0.10 ft
30-day change
+1.26 ft
1-year change
-1.59 ft
Record high
2244.80 ft

In brief

Calamus Reservoir stood at 2,234.55 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 81% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

2232.92233.42233.82234.32234.7SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 2233.142234.55 ft

Records and averages

Current level2234.55 ft
Record high2244.80 ft (2022-05-02)
Record low2226.71 ft (2022-09-18)
Average of all readings2239.16 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

2,226.02,230.92,235.82,240.62,245.5PUBLISHED HIGH 2,244.80 ft2,234.55 ftPUBLISHED LOW 2,226.71 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Calamus Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Calamus Reservoir sits at 2234.55 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.26 ft.

What is the water level at Calamus Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Calamus Reservoir is 2234.55 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 Calamus Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Calamus Reservoir in our records is 2244.80 ft on 2022-05-02. The lowest is 2226.71 ft on 2022-09-18. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Calamus Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 81% of them, which we classify as high 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 Calamus 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. Calamus Reservoir has risen 1.26 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 Calamus Reservoir changed over the past year?

Calamus Reservoir is -1.59 ft compared with this date last year (2234.55 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 2244.80 ft and a record low of 2226.71 ft.

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Calamus Reservoir stood at 2,234.55 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 81% of October readings since 2021.

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

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calamus-reservoir-ne-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Aug 26, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Calamus Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ne/calamus-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Nebraska lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.