RIVER GAUGE · SNAKE RIVER
Snake River at Merritt Dam
Cherry County, Nebraska
Water level2935.77 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2946 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 2956 ft
Elevation of the crest of the dam.
- 2949.8 ft
Maximum water surface elevation.
- 2946 ft
Top of Active Conservation Elevation
- 2896 ft
Top of Inactive Conservation Elevation
- 2875 ft
Top of Dead Pool
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2000 | 2946.59 ft | — |
| May 2, 2016 | 2946.56 ft | — |
| May 15, 2015 | 2946.56 ft | — |
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