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Enders Reservoir conditions today

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3,080.06ft

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Outlook. Monday: NNW wind 4 to 14 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 52°F, 64% chance of rain. Tuesday: SSE wind 5 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 63°F.

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Water level

3,080.06ft above sea level

-0.04 ft in 7 days

1.05 ft below the October normal

Sep 23Oct 8Oct 23

Reading from Oct 23, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Enders Reservoir was at 3,080.06 ft on October 23, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 3,081.11 ft, so the lake is 1.05 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Nebraska
County
Chase County
Surface area
1,195 acres
Elevation
3,107 ft
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Enders Dam
Coordinates
40.4342° N, 101.5497° W

About Enders Reservoir

Set in Chase County, Nebraska, Enders Reservoir is a 1,195-acre reservoir. The water surface sits about 3,107 ft above sea level.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Enders Dam, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Enders Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Enders Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNW wind 4 to 14 kt, gusts to 23 kt, high near 52°F, 64% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Enders Reservoir right now?

Enders Reservoir was at 3,080.06 ft on October 23, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 3,081.11 ft, so the lake is 1.05 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Enders Reservoir?

Enders Reservoir covers about 1,195 acres (1.9 square miles) of surface water.

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