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Lake levels

Helemano 6 Reservoir, HI

gauge height
23.11 ft
Condition
About average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.25 ft
30-day change
-0.78 ft
1-year change
+1.00 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
-0.04 ft
7-day change
+0.25 ft
30-day change
-0.78 ft
1-year change
+1.00 ft
Record high
30.87 ft

In brief

Helemano 6 Reservoir's gauge read 23.11 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 54% of October readings since 2009.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.

Lake level timeline

20.622.624.626.628.6SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 27.69LOW 21.4423.11 ft

Records and averages

Current level23.11 ft
Record high30.87 ft (2026-03-20)
Record low19.51 ft (2026-03-23)
Average of all readings22.99 ft
Data span17 years (6,372 readings)

Level schematic

19.122.125.228.331.3PUBLISHED HIGH 30.87 ft23.11 ftPUBLISHED LOW 19.51 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Helemano 6 Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Helemano 6 Reservoir sits at 23.11 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.78 ft.

What is the water level at Helemano 6 Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Helemano 6 Reservoir is 23.11 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Helemano 6 Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Helemano 6 Reservoir in our records is 30.87 ft on 2026-03-20. The lowest is 19.51 ft on 2026-03-23. Our record covers about 17 years of readings.

Is Helemano 6 Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 46% of them, which we classify as about average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Helemano 6 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. Helemano 6 Reservoir has fallen 0.78 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Helemano 6 Reservoir changed over the past year?

Helemano 6 Reservoir is +1.00 ft compared with this date last year (23.11 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 17 years, with a record high of 30.87 ft and a record low of 19.51 ft.

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Helemano 6 Reservoir's gauge read 23.11 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 54% of October readings since 2009.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

helemano-6-reservoir-hi-water-level-history.csv

6,372 readings, Mar 11, 2009 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 10 days, from Nov 21, 2021. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 112 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Helemano 6 Reservoir water level, 2009 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/hi/helemano-6-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Hawaii lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.