San Carlos Reservoir Water Level
Arizona · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
2398.58 ft
San Carlos Reservoir is current reading available and rising (+3.79 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.56 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where San Carlos Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.56 ft
7-day change
+3.79 ft
30-day change
+3.53 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
San Carlos Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 2398.58 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2408.67 ft (2026-04-17) |
| Record low | 2394.76 ft (2026-08-04) |
| Average of all readings | 2397.96 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Carlos Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, San Carlos Reservoir sits at 2398.58 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 3.53 ft.
What is the water level at San Carlos Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 2398.58 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest San Carlos Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 2408.67 ft on 2026-04-17. The lowest is 2394.76 ft on 2026-08-04. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is San Carlos Reservoir changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. San Carlos Reservoir has risen 3.53 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has San Carlos Reservoir changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 2408.67 ft and a record low of 2394.76 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Arizona lake levels.