Is Smithville Reservoir low right now?
Smithville Reservoir was at 863.89 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.31 ft below its full pool of 864.2 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Smithville Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 863.90 | ±0.00 | −0.3 |
| Oct 9 | 863.90 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 8 | 863.92 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 863.94 | −0.01 | −0.3 |
| Oct 6 | 863.95 | −0.01 | −0.3 |
| Oct 5 | 863.96 | −0.02 | −0.2 |
| Oct 4 | 863.98 | ±0.00 | −0.2 |
| Oct 3 | 863.98 | +0.01 | −0.2 |
| Oct 2 | 863.97 | +0.17 | −0.2 |
| Oct 1 | 863.80 | +0.13 | −0.4 |
| Sep 30 | 863.67 | +0.03 | −0.5 |
| Sep 29 | 863.64 | −0.02 | −0.6 |
| Sep 28 | 863.66 | −0.01 | −0.5 |
| Sep 27 | 863.67 | ±0.00 | −0.5 |
About Smithville Reservoir
- Full pool
- 864.2 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 861.2 ft (October 3, 2018) to 872.3 ft (June 6, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, SMIE
- Datum
- LOCAL
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- Clinton ReservoirKansas · 53 mi 876.8 ft +0.0 wk1.3 ft above full pool
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Questions
Is Smithville Reservoir low right now?
Smithville Reservoir was at 863.89 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.31 ft below its full pool of 864.2 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Smithville Reservoir?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 864.2 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Smithville Reservoir level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (NWDM district, SMIE). Readings are provisional and can be revised.