Palisades Reservoir Water Level
Idaho · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
5530.46 ft
Palisades Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-8.90 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.99 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where Palisades Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.99 ft
7-day change
-8.90 ft
30-day change
-25.91 ft
1-year change
-36.37 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (4.5 years)
Palisades Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 5530.46 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5619.91 ft (2024-06-18) |
| Record low | 5510.48 ft (2025-10-10) |
| Average of all readings | 5571.41 ft |
| Data span | 4.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Palisades Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Palisades Reservoir sits at 5530.46 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 25.91 ft.
What is the water level at Palisades Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 5530.46 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Palisades Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 5619.91 ft on 2024-06-18. The lowest is 5510.48 ft on 2025-10-10. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.
Is Palisades 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 Palisades 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. Palisades Reservoir has fallen 25.91 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Palisades Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -36.37 ft compared with this date last year (5530.46 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 5619.91 ft and a record low of 5510.48 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Idaho lake levels.