CHENEY, Kan. — The dry spell is starting to show at Cheney Reservoir. As of Friday morning the lake level stands at 1,420 feet above sea level which is 1.5 feet below normal pool.
The lake is also suffering from dying fish which has become a problem over the past month. Park officials say they are trying to clean up the lake but it takes manpower to take care of such a large area. While the lake is low, boat ramps are still usable but there are shallow and exposed areas on the north side of the reservoir.
In 2013, the lake fell to a record 1,412 feet or nine feet below normal. In 2019 the lake hit an all time high of 1,430 or nine feet above normal levels.
The park also says all established camp sites are filled for the Labor Day holiday.
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