For the first time in over three years, Cheney Lake in Kansas has officially reached full capacity.
According to KWCH 12 News, Cheney Lake water levels reached 1,421.6 feet, making it 100% full for the first time since 2022. The Army Corps of Engineers reported the rise on July 27, just two months after the lake level was reported eight feet lower than normal.
This increase in water was due to heavy rainfall, helping the lake rise seven feet in just 20 days. It comes as a relief to nearby residents. Cheney Reservoir, which is part of Cheney Lake, is Wichita’s primary source of drinking water. It provides over 70% of the city’s water, per the Cheney Lake Watershed…