Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes Water Level
Montana · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
4369.40 ft
Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes is high for this time of year and rising (+2.86 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.27 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 96% of August readings on record
Where Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.27 ft
7-day change
+2.86 ft
30-day change
+3.33 ft
1-year change
+11.59 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.3 years)
Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes records and averages
| Current level | 4369.40 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4370.11 ft (2021-05-21) |
| Record low | 4300.0 ft (2025-10-09) |
| Average of all readings | 4362.16 ft |
| Data span | 5.3 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes sits at 4369.40 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 3.33 ft.
What is the water level at Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes today?
The most recent reading is 4369.40 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 4370.11 ft on 2021-05-21. The lowest is 4300.0 ft on 2025-10-09. Our record covers about 5.3 years of readings.
Is Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 96% of them — high 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 Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes 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. Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes has risen 3.33 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 Pishkun Reservoir and Dikes changed over the past year?
The level is +11.59 ft compared with this date last year (4369.40 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.3 years, with a record high of 4370.11 ft and a record low of 4300.0 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.