
Lake levels
Almond Lake, NY
- water level
- 1257.68 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -0.44 ft
- Below full
- 2.32 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.09 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.05 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.44 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.09 ft
- Below full
- 2.32 ft
- Average
- 1259.77 ft
In brief
Almond Lake stood at 1,257.68 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.32 feet below its full pool of 1,260 feet.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Last 30 days
Last 130 days
Level and data on file
| Current level | 1257.68 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1260.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 1300.00 ft |
| Data span | 130 days, since 2026-06-06 (127 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Almond Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Almond Lake sits at 1257.68 ft. That is 2.32 ft below full pool of 1260.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 3.09 ft.
What is the water level at Almond Lake today?
The most recent reading at Almond Lake is 1257.68 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
How much has Almond Lake moved recently?
Readings for Almond Lake run from 1257.68 ft to 1261.42 ft over the 130 days on file, which begin 2026-06-06. 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 Almond 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. Almond Lake has fallen 3.09 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Almond Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for Almond Lake yet. The published series on this page covers 130 days, from 1257.68 ft to 1261.42 ft. That is not long enough to describe the lake's historical range.
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Quote this reading
Almond Lake stood at 1,257.68 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.32 feet below its full pool of 1,260 feet.
Download the full record
almond-lake-ny-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Almond Lake water level, 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ny/almond-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All New York lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.