
Lake levels
Clark Canyon Reservoir, MT
- water level
- 5516.34 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.57 ft
- 30-day change
- +2.22 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.25 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.10 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.57 ft
- 30-day change
- +2.22 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.25 ft
- Record high
- 5546.33 ft
In brief
Clark Canyon Reservoir stood at 5,516.34 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5516.34 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5546.33 ft (2024-04-10) |
| Record low | 5511.98 ft (2022-09-05) |
| Average of all readings | 5528.89 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Clark Canyon Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Clark Canyon Reservoir sits at 5516.34 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 2.22 ft.
What is the water level at Clark Canyon Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Clark Canyon Reservoir is 5516.34 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Clark Canyon Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Clark Canyon Reservoir in our records is 5546.33 ft on 2024-04-10. The lowest is 5511.98 ft on 2022-09-05. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Clark Canyon Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 31% 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 Clark Canyon Reservoir 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. Clark Canyon Reservoir has risen 2.22 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 Clark Canyon Reservoir changed over the past year?
Clark Canyon Reservoir is -0.25 ft compared with this date last year (5516.34 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 5546.33 ft and a record low of 5511.98 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Clark Canyon Reservoir stood at 5,516.34 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
clark-canyon-reservoir-mt-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Clark Canyon Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mt/clark-canyon-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Montana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.