Lake George Water Level
New York · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
319.55 ft
Lake George is below average for this time of year and falling (-0.16 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 38% of August readings on record
Where Lake George sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.16 ft
30-day change
-0.06 ft
1-year change
+0.08 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Lake George records and averages
| Current level | 319.55 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 320.4 ft (2025-05-12) |
| Record low | 318.85 ft (2025-02-01) |
| Average of all readings | 319.53 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,825 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake George full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake George sits at 319.55 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.06 ft.
What is the water level at Lake George today?
The most recent reading is 319.55 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake George has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 320.4 ft on 2025-05-12. The lowest is 318.85 ft on 2025-02-01. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Lake George low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 38% of them — 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 Lake George 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 George has fallen 0.06 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake George changed over the past year?
The level is +0.08 ft compared with this date last year (319.55 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 320.4 ft and a record low of 318.85 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.