Ohrback Lake Water Level
New York · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
249.48 ft
Ohrback Lake is above average for this time of year and steady (-0.05 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-12 · higher than 69% of August readings on record
Where Ohrback Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 17.4-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
+0.15 ft
1-year change
+0.16 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (17.4 years)
Ohrback Lake records and averages
| Current level | 249.48 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 250.31 ft (2011-08-28) |
| Record low | 248.39 ft (2010-09-26) |
| Average of all readings | 249.39 ft |
| Data span | 17.4 years (1,934 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ohrback Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-12, Ohrback Lake sits at 249.48 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.15 ft.
What is the water level at Ohrback Lake today?
The most recent reading is 249.48 ft (2026-08-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Ohrback Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 250.31 ft on 2011-08-28. The lowest is 248.39 ft on 2010-09-26. Our record covers about 17.4 years of readings.
Is Ohrback Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 69% 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 Ohrback Lake 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. Ohrback Lake has risen 0.15 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Ohrback Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.16 ft compared with this date last year (249.48 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 17.4 years, with a record high of 250.31 ft and a record low of 248.39 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.