Hinckley Reservoir Water Level
New York · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
1210.14 ft
Hinckley Reservoir is current reading available and steady (-0.09 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.09 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Hinckley Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.09 ft
7-day change
-0.09 ft
30-day change
-1.02 ft
1-year change
— ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Hinckley Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 1210.14 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1223.77 ft (2026-04-18) |
| Record low | 1209.49 ft (2026-07-28) |
| Average of all readings | 1215.72 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (120 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hinckley Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Hinckley Reservoir sits at 1210.14 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.02 ft.
What is the water level at Hinckley Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 1210.14 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Hinckley Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1223.77 ft on 2026-04-18. The lowest is 1209.49 ft on 2026-07-28. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Hinckley Reservoir 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. Hinckley Reservoir has fallen 1.02 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Hinckley 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 1223.77 ft and a record low of 1209.49 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All New York lake levels.