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Kirwin Reservoir conditions today

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1,704.31ft

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Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 7 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 67°F, thunderstorms possible. Tuesday: SE wind 1 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 65°F.

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Water level

1,704.31ft above sea level

+0.02 ft in 7 days

19.10 ft below 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.

Kirwin Reservoir was at 1,704.31 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.02 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,723.41 ft, so the lake is 19.10 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Kansas
Surface area
3,161 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kirwin Dam
Coordinates
39.6560° N, 99.1610° W

Background reading: Kirwin Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Kirwin Reservoir

Kirwin Reservoir covers about 3,161 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 Kirwin 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.

Kirwin Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Kirwin Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 7 to 12 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 67°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 Kirwin Reservoir right now?

Kirwin Reservoir was at 1,704.31 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.02 ft). That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,723.41 ft, so the lake is 19.10 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Kirwin Reservoir?

Kirwin Reservoir covers about 3,161 acres (4.9 square miles) of surface water.

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