Clearwater Lake Water Level
Missouri · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
497.74 ft
Clearwater Lake is current reading available and falling (-2.24 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.12 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Clearwater Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.12 ft
7-day change
-2.24 ft
30-day change
-25.41 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Clearwater Lake records and averages
| Current level | 497.74 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 526.9 ft (2026-07-12) |
| Record low | 494.63 ft (2026-04-27) |
| Average of all readings | 501.38 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (120 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Clearwater Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Clearwater Lake sits at 497.74 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 25.41 ft.
What is the water level at Clearwater Lake today?
The most recent reading is 497.74 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Clearwater Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 526.9 ft on 2026-07-12. The lowest is 494.63 ft on 2026-04-27. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Clearwater 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. Clearwater Lake has fallen 25.41 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Clearwater Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 526.9 ft and a record low of 494.63 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Missouri lake levels.