Webster Reservoir Water Level
Kansas · South Fork Solomon River
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Water level history
About Webster Reservoir
Webster Reservoir is a reservoir on the South Fork Solomon River in Kansas, operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Its full summer pool sits at 1892.45 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.
Understanding Webster Reservoir's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Bureau of Reclamation targets when Webster Reservoir is completely filled — 1892.45 feet above sea level. Above that line the Corps deliberately keeps empty "flood storage" to absorb heavy rain, so the lake rarely sits far above 1892.45 ft for long. A reading a few feet under full is usually just the normal operating band rather than a sign of drought.
In a typical year the Corps keeps Webster Reservoir lower over winter for flood storage and lets it fill for the summer recreation season. Levels can jump several feet after a single big storm and are drawn down again once the high water passes.
The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for Webster Reservoir, so they show how today compares over that record rather than an all-time extreme. The 12-month and 5-year chart views make the trend and the lake's usual seasonal shape easy to see.
Webster Reservoir — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Webster Reservoir?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Webster Reservoir's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).
What is full pool for Webster Reservoir?
Webster Reservoir's full summer pool is 1892.45 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Webster Reservoir?
Webster Reservoir is operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the South Fork Solomon River.
Where is Webster Reservoir located?
Webster Reservoir is in Kansas, on the South Fork Solomon River.
Why is Webster Reservoir low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when U.S. Bureau of Reclamation lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.
What are the record high and low levels for Webster Reservoir?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Webster Reservoir.
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