West Grand Lake Water Level
Maine · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
297.62 ft
West Grand Lake is low for this time of year and steady (-0.12 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 14% of August readings on record
Where West Grand 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
-0.12 ft
30-day change
-0.87 ft
1-year change
-0.69 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (15.8 years)
West Grand Lake records and averages
| Current level | 297.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 300.3 ft (2023-12-21) |
| Record low | 295.27 ft (2017-10-24) |
| Average of all readings | 298.2 ft |
| Data span | 15.8 years (5,676 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is West Grand Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, West Grand Lake sits at 297.62 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.87 ft.
What is the water level at West Grand Lake today?
The most recent reading is 297.62 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 West Grand Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 300.3 ft on 2023-12-21. The lowest is 295.27 ft on 2017-10-24. Our record covers about 15.8 years of readings.
Is West Grand Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 14% 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 West Grand 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. West Grand Lake has fallen 0.87 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?
The level is -0.69 ft compared with this date last year (297.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 15.8 years, with a record high of 300.3 ft and a record low of 295.27 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.