Lake levels
Deer Creek Lake, OH
- water level
- 808.54 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -1.41 ft
- Below full
- 1.46 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.49 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -1.41 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.49 ft
- Below full
- 1.46 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.23 ft
In brief
Deer Creek Lake stood at 808.54 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.46 feet below its full pool of 810 feet. That is lower than 51% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 808.54 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 810.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 844.00 ft |
| Record high | 830.30 ft (2026-05-30) |
| Record low | 796.09 ft (2025-02-10) |
| Average of all readings | 805.72 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,248 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Creek Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Deer Creek Lake sits at 808.54 ft, which is about average for this time of year. That is 1.46 ft below full pool of 810.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.49 ft.
What is the water level at Deer Creek Lake today?
The most recent reading at Deer Creek Lake is 808.54 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 Deer Creek Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Deer Creek Lake in our records is 830.30 ft on 2026-05-30. The lowest is 796.09 ft on 2025-02-10. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is Deer Creek Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 49% of them, which we classify as about 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 Deer 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. Deer Creek Lake has fallen 2.49 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 Deer Creek Lake changed over the past year?
Deer Creek Lake is -2.23 ft compared with this date last year (808.54 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 830.30 ft and a record low of 796.09 ft.
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Quote this reading
Deer Creek Lake stood at 808.54 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.46 feet below its full pool of 810 feet. That is lower than 51% of October readings since 2020.
Download the full record
deer-creek-lake-oh-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Deer Creek Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/oh/deer-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.