RIVER GAUGE
Pawnee Lake
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Water level1244.56 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1245.65 ft
Minor flood1249.27 ft
Major flood1263.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1270.59 ft
This value represents the height of the dam.
- 1269.09 ft
This value represents the maximum surcharge elevation at this reservoir.
- 1263.5 ft
This value represents the level when water begins to flow over the spillway.
- 1249.27 ft
This value represents when 20-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1245.65 ft
This value represents when 5-percent of the flood storage is being used.
- 1244.3 ft
This value represents the beginning of the exclusive flood control pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1993 | 1249.1 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 6, 2015 | 1245.4 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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