Lake levels
Little Washoe Lake, NV
- water level
- 5025.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.83 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.32 ft
- Record high
- 5029.90 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-16 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.83 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.32 ft
- Record high
- 5029.90 ft
In brief
Little Washoe Lake's last reported level was 5,025.02 feet, on Aug 16, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5025.02 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5029.90 ft (2024-05-04) |
| Record low | 5022.51 ft (2021-11-18) |
| Average of all readings | 5026.67 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,706 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Washoe Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-16, Little Washoe Lake sits at 5025.02 ft, which is below average for this time of year.
What is the water level at Little Washoe Lake on record?
This gauge stopped reporting on 2026-08-16; its final reading was 5025.02 ft, sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. It is kept here for the historical record and is not a current level.
What is the highest Little Washoe Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Little Washoe Lake in our records is 5029.90 ft on 2024-05-04. The lowest is 5022.51 ft on 2021-11-18. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Little Washoe Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 32% 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 Little Washoe 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. Little Washoe Lake has fallen 0.83 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Little Washoe Lake changed over the past year?
Little Washoe Lake is +0.32 ft compared with this date last year (5025.02 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 5029.90 ft and a record low of 5022.51 ft.
Download and cite
Download the full record
little-washoe-lake-nv-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Little Washoe Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nv/little-washoe-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Nevada lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.