
Lake levels
West Grand Lake, ME
- water level
- 296.31 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.29 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.69 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.52 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.29 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.69 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.52 ft
- Record high
- 300.30 ft
In brief
West Grand Lake stood at 296.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 72% of October readings since 2010.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 296.31 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 300.30 ft (2023-12-21) |
| Record low | 295.27 ft (2017-10-24) |
| Average of all readings | 298.18 ft |
| Data span | 15 years (5,735 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is West Grand Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, West Grand Lake sits at 296.31 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.69 ft.
What is the water level at West Grand Lake today?
The most recent reading at West Grand Lake is 296.31 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest West Grand Lake has ever been?
The highest level for West Grand Lake in our records is 300.30 ft on 2023-12-21. The lowest is 295.27 ft on 2017-10-24. Our record covers about 15 years of readings.
Is West Grand Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 28% of them, which we classify as 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 West Grand Lake 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. West Grand Lake has fallen 0.69 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has West Grand Lake changed over the past year?
West Grand Lake is -0.52 ft compared with this date last year (296.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 15 years, with a record high of 300.30 ft and a record low of 295.27 ft.
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Quote this reading
West Grand Lake stood at 296.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 72% of October readings since 2010.
Download the full record
west-grand-lake-me-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “West Grand Lake water level, 2010 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/me/west-grand-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Maine lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.