
Lake levels
Winters Creek Lake, NE
- water level
- 4118.91 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.54 ft
- 1-year change
- -4.15 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.54 ft
- 1-year change
- -4.15 ft
- Record high
- 4125.29 ft
In brief
Winters Creek Lake stood at 4,118.91 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 4118.91 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4125.29 ft (2023-06-12) |
| Record low | 4118.90 ft (2026-05-10) |
| Average of all readings | 4121.96 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Winters Creek Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Winters Creek Lake sits at 4118.91 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.54 ft.
What is the water level at Winters Creek Lake today?
The most recent reading at Winters Creek Lake is 4118.91 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 Winters Creek Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Winters Creek Lake in our records is 4125.29 ft on 2023-06-12. The lowest is 4118.90 ft on 2026-05-10. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Winters Creek Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 1% of them, which we classify as low 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 Winters Creek 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. Winters Creek Lake has fallen 0.54 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 Winters Creek Lake changed over the past year?
Winters Creek Lake is -4.15 ft compared with this date last year (4118.91 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 4125.29 ft and a record low of 4118.90 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Winters Creek Lake stood at 4,118.91 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
winters-creek-lake-ne-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Winters Creek Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ne/winters-creek-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Nebraska lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.