
Lake levels
Hebgen Lake, MT
- water level
- 6529.89 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.85 ft
- Since yesterday
- -0.04 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-11 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.04 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.85 ft
- Average
- 6532.33 ft
In brief
Hebgen Lake stood at 6,529.89 feet on Oct 11, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 174 days
Level and data on file
| Current level | 6529.89 ft |
|---|---|
| Data span | 174 days, since 2026-04-21 (174 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Hebgen Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-11, Hebgen Lake sits at 6529.89 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.85 ft.
What is the water level at Hebgen Lake today?
The most recent reading at Hebgen Lake is 6529.89 ft (2026-10-11), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
How much has Hebgen Lake moved recently?
Readings for Hebgen Lake run from 6529.89 ft to 6534.78 ft over the 174 days on file, which begin 2026-04-21. That window is shorter than a year, so neither end is a record for the lake. A lake's range includes a full seasonal cycle, and this gauge has not yet published one.
Why is Hebgen 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. Hebgen Lake has fallen 0.85 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Hebgen Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for Hebgen Lake yet. The published series on this page covers 174 days, from 6529.89 ft to 6534.78 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.
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Quote this reading
Hebgen Lake stood at 6,529.89 feet on Oct 11, 2026.
Download the full record
hebgen-lake-mt-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Hebgen Lake water level, 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mt/hebgen-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Montana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.