LakeLevelIs Swanson Lake low right now?
Swanson Lake was at 2,734.18 ft on October 10, 2026, 17.82 ft below its full pool of 2,752.0 ft. That is 2.42 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Swanson Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 2,734.18 | −0.01 | −17.8 |
| Oct 9 | 2,734.19 | −0.01 | −17.8 |
| Oct 8 | 2,734.20 | −0.02 | −17.8 |
| Oct 7 | 2,734.22 | −0.01 | −17.8 |
| Oct 6 | 2,734.23 | ±0.00 | −17.8 |
| Oct 5 | 2,734.23 | −0.02 | −17.8 |
| Oct 4 | 2,734.25 | −0.02 | −17.8 |
| Oct 3 | 2,734.27 | −0.02 | −17.7 |
| Oct 2 | 2,734.29 | −0.01 | −17.7 |
| Oct 1 | 2,734.30 | +0.06 | −17.7 |
| Sep 30 | 2,734.24 | +0.01 | −17.8 |
| Sep 29 | 2,734.23 | −0.01 | −17.8 |
| Sep 28 | 2,734.24 | −0.01 | −17.8 |
| Sep 27 | 2,734.25 | ±0.00 | −17.8 |
About Swanson Lake
- Full pool
- 2,752.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 2,727.5 ft (December 21, 2022) to 2,744.8 ft (June 21, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, TREN
- Datum
- LOCAL
Lakes near Swanson Lake
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- Enders LakeNebraska · 29 mi 3,080.2 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Harry Strunk LakeNebraska · 47 mi 2,354.0 ft +0.4 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Keith Sebelius LakeKansas · 65 mi 2,289.0 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Bonny LakeColorado · 70 mi 3,638.0 ft ±0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Harlan County ReservoirNebraska · 98 mi 1,932.8 ft −0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Swanson Lake low right now?
Swanson Lake was at 2,734.18 ft on October 10, 2026, 17.82 ft below its full pool of 2,752.0 ft. That is 2.42 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Swanson Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 2,752.0 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 Swanson Lake 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, TREN). Readings are provisional and can be revised.