Water report · Glen Elder Reservoir
Last reading 2 days ago: well above normal for early October.
Updated 12:00 AM CDT, Oct 8
Over the last 7 days, Glen Elder Reservoir held between 1,456.67 and 1,456.96 ft, lowest on Oct 1 and highest on Oct 6.
That is 0.28 ft higher than on Oct 1.
Over the last 30 days, Glen Elder Reservoir held between 1,452.92 and 1,456.96 ft, lowest on Sep 23 and highest on Oct 6.
That is 3.71 ft higher than on Sep 8.
Over the last 90 days, Glen Elder Reservoir held between 1,452.92 and 1,456.96 ft, lowest on Sep 23 and highest on Oct 6.
That is 2.28 ft higher than on Jul 10.
Over the last 12 months, Glen Elder Reservoir held between 1,450.14 and 1,456.96 ft, lowest on Nov 17 and highest on Oct 6.
That is 6.61 ft higher than on Oct 9.
187,348 to 236,948 acre-feet over the window.
No member has posted conditions here lately. The gauge says what the water is doing; an angler who was standing in it says what that felt like.
Post a reportBureau of Reclamation station 504, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam. Reclamation publishes a day or two behind, so the date beside the reading is the date of record, not today. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
Readings come from Bureau of Reclamation station 504, Waconda Lake and Glen Elder Dam. It reports storage and reservoir elevation. Reclamation publishes daily and runs a day or two behind. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
The gauge is half the picture. The other half is what came out of the water: verified catches, the current record, and the anglers holding it.
See the Glen Elder Reservoir record bookFishing here? Keep a free catch log and compete with anglers on this water. Your exact fishing spot stays private.
Log your catch at Glen Elder ReservoirAnglers must hold a valid fishing license for the state they're fishing. Always follow your local fishing rules and regulations. Handle fish with speed and care: wet hands, minimal air time, quick release.
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