Upper Helemano Reservoir Water Level

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

35.73 ft

Upper Helemano Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-1.30 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.64 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record

Where Upper Helemano Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 35.73 ftRECORD LOW33.25 ft2025-12-13RECORD HIGH46.16 ft2026-03-20

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

Since yesterday

-0.64 ft

7-day change

-1.30 ft

30-day change

+0.00 ft

1-year change

-2.74 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-1534.4–37.5 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-1431.7–47.7 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-1632.0–47.0 ft2026-08-11

Upper Helemano Reservoir records and averages

Current level35.73 ft
Record high46.16 ft (2026-03-20)
Record low33.25 ft (2025-12-13)
Average of all readings39.47 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,763 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Helemano Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Upper Helemano Reservoir sits at 35.73 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.

What is the water level at Upper Helemano Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 35.73 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 Upper Helemano Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 46.16 ft on 2026-03-20. The lowest is 33.25 ft on 2025-12-13. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Upper Helemano Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — 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 Upper Helemano Reservoir low 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. Upper Helemano Reservoir has held steady 0.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

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

The level is -2.74 ft compared with this date last year (35.73 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 46.16 ft and a record low of 33.25 ft.

Nearby lakes in Hawaii

Wahiawa Reservoir water level
53.28 ft · rising
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Ku Tree Reservoir water level
17.19 ft · steady
Koolau Reservoir water level
6.07 ft · falling
Kemoo 5 Reservoir water level
12.65 ft · falling
Ka Loko Reservoir water level
20.78 ft · steady

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