Neversink Reservoir Water Level

New York · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

1435.00 ft

Neversink Reservoir is above average for this time of year and falling (-2.31 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.35 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 74% of August readings on record

Where Neversink Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 1435 ftRECORD LOW1380.9 ft2024-11-21RECORD HIGH1440.41 ft2022-04-08

Today's level compared with every reading in our 6.8-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.35 ft

7-day change

-2.31 ft

30-day change

+5.41 ft

1-year change

+3.97 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-151427.1–1438.9 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-141409.5–1443.2 ft2026-08-14

Full history (6.8 years)

2019-11-011373.9–1447.0 ft2026-08-14

Neversink Reservoir records and averages

Current level1435.00 ft
Record high1440.41 ft (2022-04-08)
Record low1380.9 ft (2024-11-21)
Average of all readings1429.52 ft
Data span6.8 years (2,472 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Neversink Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Neversink Reservoir sits at 1435.00 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 5.41 ft.

What is the water level at Neversink Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 1435.00 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 Neversink Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1440.41 ft on 2022-04-08. The lowest is 1380.9 ft on 2024-11-21. Our record covers about 6.8 years of readings.

Is Neversink Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 74% of them — above 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 Neversink Reservoir 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. Neversink Reservoir has risen 5.41 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Neversink Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is +3.97 ft compared with this date last year (1435.00 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6.8 years, with a record high of 1440.41 ft and a record low of 1380.9 ft.

Nearby lakes in New York

Pepacton Reservoir water level
1272.6 ft · falling
Schoharie Reservoir water level
1130.12 ft · steady
Cannonsville Reservoir water level
1136.67 ft · rising
East Sidney Lake water level
1150.91 ft · falling
Clove Lake water level
129.94 ft · steady
Ohrback Lake water level
249.48 ft · steady

Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All New York lake levels.