Lewy Lake Water Level
Maine · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
201.74 ft
Lewy Lake is below average for this time of year and steady (+0.11 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 35% of August readings on record
Where Lewy Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 15.8-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
+0.11 ft
30-day change
+0.09 ft
1-year change
+0.67 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (15.8 years)
Lewy Lake records and averages
| Current level | 201.74 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 203.98 ft (2014-04-17) |
| Record low | 199.36 ft (2025-10-05) |
| Average of all readings | 201.97 ft |
| Data span | 15.8 years (5,728 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lewy Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lewy Lake sits at 201.74 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.09 ft.
What is the water level at Lewy Lake today?
The most recent reading is 201.74 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 Lewy Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 203.98 ft on 2014-04-17. The lowest is 199.36 ft on 2025-10-05. Our record covers about 15.8 years of readings.
Is Lewy Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 35% of them — below average 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 Lewy Lake 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. Lewy Lake has risen 0.09 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lewy Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.67 ft compared with this date last year (201.74 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 15.8 years, with a record high of 203.98 ft and a record low of 199.36 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Maine lake levels.