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Lovewell Reservoir conditions today

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1,580.47ft

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Outlook. Monday: S wind 6 to 11 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 69°F, thunderstorms possible. Tuesday: SSE wind 2 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 65°F.

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Water level

1,580.47ft above sea level

+0.01 ft in 7 days

1.17 ft above the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lovewell Reservoir was at 1,580.47 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.01 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,579.30 ft, so the lake is 1.17 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Kansas
Surface area
2,860 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lovewell Dam
Coordinates
39.8978° N, 98.0642° W

Background reading: Lovewell Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Lovewell Reservoir

Lovewell Reservoir covers about 2,860 acres in Kansas and is classed as a reservoir.

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

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.

Lovewell Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Lovewell Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 6 to 11 kt, gusts to 21 kt, high near 69°F, thunderstorms possible. 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 Lovewell Reservoir right now?

Lovewell Reservoir was at 1,580.47 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.01 ft). That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 1,579.30 ft, so the lake is 1.17 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Lovewell Reservoir?

Lovewell Reservoir covers about 2,860 acres (4.5 square miles) of surface water.

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