Cheney Lake sees increase in water level thanks to recent rain
Nov 3, 2024 · CHENEY, Kan. (KWCH) - Many Wichitans are wondering if Cheney Lake, currently struggling with water levels more than eight feet below normal, is seeing any relief as much-needed rainfall soaked the ...
Cheney Lake is drying up. Wichita says the drought plan is working
Sep 30, 2024 · The most recent federal drought map casts Cheney Lake under a deep brown blob that signals an ominous designation: Drought persists. Wichita leaders declared a drought in January 2023, kicking off the first stage of the city’s drought plan — voluntary water conservation.
Wichita: It would take nearly 26 billion gallons of water to refill ...
Oct 16, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The water level at Cheney Lake has dropped another six inches in the last month, and the City of Wichita says it would take nearly 26 billion gallons to refill it. The...
Billions of gallons of water needed to refill Cheney Lake, says
Oct 16, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As the ongoing drought persists, the situation at Cheney Lake continues to decline. The reservoir is now 8.49 feet below normal and almost down to 55% full. The city said...
Low water levels at Cheney Lake ideal for dam repair, says city
Oct 1, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita plans to take advantage of the low water levels at Cheney Reservoir to make some much-needed repairs. On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved...
Debris popping out of Cheney Lake as water levels fall - KSN-TV
Oct 23, 2024 · Recent rain has had little effect on the lake levels at Cheney. As of Tuesday morning, the lake was 8.6 feet below normal. With low water levels, new obstacles are popping up above the surface.
Driest year since 2011 leaves Cheney Lake desperate - KSN-TV
Aug 20, 2024 · CHENEY, Kan. (KSNW) — Cheney Reservoir, the freshwater source from which Wichita gets its drinking water, is 7 feet below normal. Local and federal officials met to discuss possible solutions...
Drought continues to impact Cheney Lake levels - KSN-TV
Sep 17, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The water levels at Cheney Lake continue to drop. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake is now 8 feet below normal. The conservation pool is 56.96% full.
Wichita approves $13.85M for Cheney Dam repairs amid drought
Oct 1, 2024 · The Wichita City Council on Tuesday approved a $13.85 million project to repair 1.5 miles of soil cement “armor” that protects Cheney Reservoir’s dam.
Cheney Reservoir water at 10-year low amid Kansas drought - Wichita Eagle
Jul 11, 2024 · Cheney Reservoir, located about half an hour from Wichita, is experiencing near historic low water levels, Wichita’s National Weather Service shared on its social media.