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Lake levels

Kemoo 5 Reservoir, HI

gauge height
14.58 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
+0.15 ft
30-day change
+0.39 ft
1-year change
+2.01 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.05 ft
7-day change
+0.15 ft
30-day change
+0.39 ft
1-year change
+2.01 ft
Record high
20.81 ft

In brief

Kemoo 5 Reservoir's gauge read 14.58 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 85% of October readings since 2015.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

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

Lake level timeline

13.714.014.314.614.9SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 14.78LOW 13.8414.58 ft

Records and averages

Current level14.58 ft
Record high20.81 ft (2019-03-10)
Record low12.56 ft (2025-12-18)
Average of all readings16.82 ft
Data span11 years (4,043 readings)

Level schematic

12.214.516.718.921.1PUBLISHED HIGH 20.81 ft14.58 ftPUBLISHED LOW 12.56 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemoo 5 Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Kemoo 5 Reservoir sits at 14.58 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.39 ft.

What is the water level at Kemoo 5 Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Kemoo 5 Reservoir is 14.58 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 Kemoo 5 Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Kemoo 5 Reservoir in our records is 20.81 ft on 2019-03-10. The lowest is 12.56 ft on 2025-12-18. Our record covers about 11 years of readings.

Is Kemoo 5 Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 15% of them, which we classify as low 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 Kemoo 5 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. Kemoo 5 Reservoir has risen 0.39 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Kemoo 5 Reservoir changed over the past year?

Kemoo 5 Reservoir is +2.01 ft compared with this date last year (14.58 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11 years, with a record high of 20.81 ft and a record low of 12.56 ft.

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Kemoo 5 Reservoir's gauge read 14.58 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 85% of October readings since 2015.

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

kemoo-5-reservoir-hi-water-level-history.csv

4,043 readings, Jul 23, 2015 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 29 days, from Jan 8, 2019. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 71 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Kemoo 5 Reservoir water level, 2015 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/hi/kemoo-5-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.