Ka Loko Reservoir Water Level

Hawaii · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

20.78 ft

Ka Loko Reservoir is high for this time of year and steady (-0.08 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 90% of August readings on record

Where Ka Loko Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 20.78 ftRECORD LOW17.05 ft2025-07-08RECORD HIGH22.33 ft2023-05-30

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.02 ft

7-day change

-0.08 ft

30-day change

-0.05 ft

1-year change

+3.72 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-1520.8–20.9 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-1416.5–21.8 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-3116.4–22.9 ft2026-08-13

Ka Loko Reservoir records and averages

Current level20.78 ft
Record high22.33 ft (2023-05-30)
Record low17.05 ft (2025-07-08)
Average of all readings18.59 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,787 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ka Loko Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Ka Loko Reservoir sits at 20.78 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.05 ft.

What is the water level at Ka Loko Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 20.78 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Ka Loko Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 22.33 ft on 2023-05-30. The lowest is 17.05 ft on 2025-07-08. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Ka Loko Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 90% of them — high 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 Ka Loko 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. Ka Loko Reservoir has fallen 0.05 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Ka Loko Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is +3.72 ft compared with this date last year (20.78 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 22.33 ft and a record low of 17.05 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Hawaii lake levels.