Ririe Reservoir Water Level

Idaho · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

5088.12 ft

Ririe Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-2.93 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.56 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 2% of August readings on record

Where Ririe Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 5088.12 ftRECORD LOW5081.51 ft2025-10-28RECORD HIGH5113.15 ft2024-04-30

Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.56 ft

7-day change

-2.93 ft

30-day change

-5.56 ft

1-year change

-12.88 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-155087.5–5094.3 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-145079.2–5103.3 ft2026-08-14

Full history (4.5 years)

2022-02-205077.8–5116.6 ft2026-08-13

Ririe Reservoir records and averages

Current level5088.12 ft
Record high5113.15 ft (2024-04-30)
Record low5081.51 ft (2025-10-28)
Average of all readings5094.32 ft
Data span4.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ririe Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Ririe Reservoir sits at 5088.12 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 5.56 ft.

What is the water level at Ririe Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 5088.12 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 Ririe Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 5113.15 ft on 2024-04-30. The lowest is 5081.51 ft on 2025-10-28. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.

Is Ririe Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 2% 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 Ririe 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. Ririe Reservoir has fallen 5.56 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 Ririe Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -12.88 ft compared with this date last year (5088.12 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 5113.15 ft and a record low of 5081.51 ft.

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Palisades Reservoir water level
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Mud Lake water level
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Island Park Reservoir water level
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Henrys Lake water level
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American Falls Reservoir water level
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Lake Walcott water level
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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.