Harlan County Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Harlan County Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers External Official Presence (Facebook) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Harlan County Lake, Nebraska, est. 1952.

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08/17/2026

The Republican River outflow is now 150 cfs and the elevation is 1933.66. The Franklin canal outflow is 0 cfs, the Naponee canal outflow is 0 cfs, and the Republican River inflow at Orleans is 2 cfs. Life jackets are required to be worn by children 12 and under. Everyone else is required to have one with them to go tubing.

08/16/2026

The Republican River outflow is now 250 cfs and the elevation is 1933.75. The Franklin canal outflow is 0 cfs, the Naponee canal outflow is 0 cfs, and the Republican River inflow at Orleans is 2 cfs. Life jackets are required to be worn by children 12 and under. Everyone else is required to have one with them to go tubing.

08/14/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: Gremlin Cove Access Channel & Lake Levels
The USACE Harlan County Lake team is temporarily opening the Gremlin Cove boater access channel from Friday, August 14th at 5:00 p.m. until dark on Sunday, August 16th.

🛑 Crucial Safety & Depth Warning:
• Minimum Channel Depth: The minimum depth in areas that have not yet been dredged is 3 feet, 6 inches (3’6”).
• Stay in the Channel & follow the buoys.
• Navigate with Caution: Please proceed at slow, no-wake speeds and stay close to the buoys when entering and exiting the channel.
For public and crew safety, the channel will close indefinitely starting Monday, August 17th to allow crews to safely conduct ongoing dredging operations. The channel will remain closed during the week, and we will evaluate conditions on a week-by-week basis to determine if future weekend openings are possible.

💧 Current Lake Conditions
• The lake has dropped 4 feet since its late-June high (from 1937.82 down to 1933.82).
• Inflows are less than 1 cubic foot per second from the Republican River, and future water levels remain highly uncertain.

🚜 Operations & Alternative Ramps
Dredging crews will continue working in Gremlin Cove during the week to improve and maximize access. As a reminder, the boat ramps at Cedar Point and Patterson Harbor remain fully open for use.
Thank you for your continued patience, cooperation, and understanding as we work to keep our community safe and on the water.

08/14/2026

The Cedar Run ATV Trail is CLOSED for use following normal protocol after a rain event. We received 1.21” of rain at our office.

08/07/2026

The Cedar Run ATV Trail is now OPEN for use.
We will only update our page about the trail if the status of the trail conditions change. Look for the most recent post about the trail to determine if it is open or closed.

08/04/2026

The Republican River outflow is now 250 cfs and the elevation is 1934.67. The Franklin canal outflow is 150 cfs, the Naponee canal outflow is 22 cfs, and the Republican River inflow at Orleans is 5 cfs. Life jackets are required to be worn by children 12 and under. Everyone else is required to have one with them to go tubing.

07/29/2026

The Cedar Run ATV Trail is CLOSED for use following normal protocol after a rain event. We received 3.22” of rain at our office.
The Republican River outflow is now 250 cfs and the elevation is 1935.13. The Franklin canal outflow is 0 cfs, the Naponee canal outflow is 0 cfs, and the Republican River inflow at Orleans is 5 cfs. Life jackets are required to be worn by children 12 and under. Everyone else is required to have one with them to go tubing.

07/28/2026

The Republican River outflow is now 275 cfs and the elevation is 1935.13. The Franklin canal outflow is 180 cfs, the Naponee canal outflow is 22 cfs, and the Republican River inflow at Orleans is 5 cfs. Life jackets are required to be worn by children 12 and under. Everyone else is required to have one with them to go tubing.

07/23/2026

The Cedar Run ATV Trail is CLOSED for use following normal protocol after a rain event. We received 1.38” of rain at our office.

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70788 Corps Road A
Republican City, NE
68971

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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