Lake Sherburne Water Level

Montana · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

4772.99 ft

Lake Sherburne is current reading available and falling (-4.69 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.53 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Lake Sherburne sits historically

TODAY 4772.99 ftRECORD LOW4772.99 ft2026-08-15RECORD HIGH4788 ft2026-06-18

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.53 ft

7-day change

-4.69 ft

30-day change

-14.96 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-164771.2–4789.7 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-174771.2–4789.8 ft2026-08-15

Lake Sherburne records and averages

Current level4772.99 ft
Record high4788.0 ft (2026-06-18)
Record low4772.99 ft (2026-08-15)
Average of all readings4782.93 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Sherburne full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Lake Sherburne sits at 4772.99 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 14.96 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Sherburne today?

The most recent reading is 4772.99 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 Lake Sherburne has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 4788.0 ft on 2026-06-18. The lowest is 4772.99 ft on 2026-08-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Lake Sherburne 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. Lake Sherburne has fallen 14.96 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 Lake Sherburne 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 4788.0 ft and a record low of 4772.99 ft.

Nearby lakes in Montana

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Lake Frances Reservoir water level
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Gibson Reservoir water level
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Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes water level
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Lake Elwell and Tiber water level
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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.