East Fork Lake Water Level

Ohio · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

735.78 ft

East Fork Lake is high for this time of year and rising (+2.42 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.10 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 99% of August readings on record

Where East Fork Lake sits historically

TODAY 735.78 ftRECORD LOW728.81 ft2024-11-09RECORD HIGH763.2 ft2025-04-09

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.10 ft

7-day change

+2.42 ft

30-day change

+1.39 ft

1-year change

+3.24 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-17732.9–736.1 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14726.8–748.3 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-16724.7–767.3 ft2026-08-14

East Fork Lake records and averages

Current level735.78 ft
Record high763.2 ft (2025-04-09)
Record low728.81 ft (2024-11-09)
Average of all readings732.01 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,821 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is East Fork Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, East Fork Lake sits at 735.78 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.39 ft.

What is the water level at East Fork Lake today?

The most recent reading is 735.78 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 East Fork Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 763.2 ft on 2025-04-09. The lowest is 728.81 ft on 2024-11-09. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is East Fork Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 99% of them — 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 East Fork 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. East Fork Lake has risen 1.39 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has East Fork Lake changed over the past year?

The level is +3.24 ft compared with this date last year (735.78 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 763.2 ft and a record low of 728.81 ft.

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