
Lake levels
Alum Creek Lake, OH
- water level
- 888.00 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.32 ft
- Below full
- 0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.67 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.32 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.67 ft
- Below full
- 0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.52 ft
In brief
Alum Creek Lake stood at 888.00 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 86% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 888.00 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 888.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 901.00 ft |
| Record high | 892.63 ft (2026-05-28) |
| Record low | 881.76 ft (2026-02-09) |
| Average of all readings | 886.92 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,250 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Alum Creek Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Alum Creek Lake sits at 888.00 ft, which is high for this time of year. That puts it right at full pool of 888.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.67 ft.
What is the water level at Alum Creek Lake today?
The most recent reading at Alum Creek Lake is 888.00 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.
What is the highest Alum Creek Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Alum Creek Lake in our records is 892.63 ft on 2026-05-28. The lowest is 881.76 ft on 2026-02-09. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is Alum Creek Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 86% of them, which we classify as high 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 Alum Creek 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. Alum Creek Lake has fallen 0.67 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 Alum Creek Lake changed over the past year?
Alum Creek Lake is +1.52 ft compared with this date last year (888.00 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 892.63 ft and a record low of 881.76 ft.
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Quote this reading
Alum Creek Lake stood at 888.00 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 86% of October readings since 2020.
Download the full record
alum-creek-lake-oh-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Alum Creek Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/oh/alum-creek-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Ohio lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.