Hungry Horse Reservoir Water Level
Montana · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
3553.36 ft
Hungry Horse Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-1.49 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.15 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Hungry Horse Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.15 ft
7-day change
-1.49 ft
30-day change
-5.45 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Hungry Horse Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 3553.36 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 3559.81 ft (2026-06-24) |
| Record low | 3544.16 ft (2026-05-03) |
| Average of all readings | 3553.84 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hungry Horse Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Hungry Horse Reservoir sits at 3553.36 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 5.45 ft.
What is the water level at Hungry Horse Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 3553.36 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Hungry Horse Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 3559.81 ft on 2026-06-24. The lowest is 3544.16 ft on 2026-05-03. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Hungry Horse Reservoir 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. Hungry Horse Reservoir has fallen 5.45 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 Hungry Horse Reservoir 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 3559.81 ft and a record low of 3544.16 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Montana lake levels.