Lake Panorama Water Level
Iowa · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
45.61 ft
Lake Panorama is current reading available and rising (+0.16 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.04 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Lake Panorama sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.04 ft
7-day change
+0.16 ft
30-day change
+0.15 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Lake Panorama records and averages
| Current level | 45.61 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 45.65 ft (2026-08-14) |
| Record low | 45.38 ft (2026-08-04) |
| Average of all readings | 45.51 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Panorama full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Lake Panorama sits at 45.61 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.15 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Panorama today?
The most recent reading is 45.61 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 Lake Panorama has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 45.65 ft on 2026-08-14. The lowest is 45.38 ft on 2026-08-04. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Lake Panorama 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. Lake Panorama has risen 0.15 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Panorama 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 45.65 ft and a record low of 45.38 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Iowa lake levels.