RIVER GAUGE
Bluestem Lake
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Water level1297.68 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1308.51 ft
Minor flood1311.45 ft
Major flood1322.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1332.7 ft
This value represents the height of the dam.
- 1331.7 ft
This level represents the maximum surcharge elevation at this reservoir.
- 1322.5 ft
This level represents when water begins to flow over the spillway.
- 1311.45 ft
This level represents when 20-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1308.51 ft
This level represents when 5-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1307.4 ft
This level represents the beginning of the exclusive flood control pool.
- 1306.08 ft
This level represents the beginning of the conservation pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1973 | 1316.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 6, 2015 | 1314.3 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 1311.56 ft | — |
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