Hoover Reservoir Water Level
Ohio · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
891.17 ft
Hoover Reservoir is about average for this time of year and rising (+1.61 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.37 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 51% of August readings on record
Where Hoover Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.37 ft
7-day change
+1.61 ft
30-day change
-0.17 ft
1-year change
+1.58 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Hoover Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 891.17 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 897.17 ft (2024-04-03) |
| Record low | 880.05 ft (2025-12-09) |
| Average of all readings | 890.29 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,773 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hoover Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Hoover Reservoir sits at 891.17 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.17 ft.
What is the water level at Hoover Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 891.17 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 Hoover Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 897.17 ft on 2024-04-03. The lowest is 880.05 ft on 2025-12-09. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Hoover Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 51% of them — 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 Hoover Reservoir 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. Hoover Reservoir has fallen 0.17 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Hoover Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is +1.58 ft compared with this date last year (891.17 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 897.17 ft and a record low of 880.05 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.