Michael J Kirwan Reservoir Water Level

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

982.87 ft

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.31 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 52% of August readings on record

Where Michael J Kirwan Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 982.87 ftRECORD LOW975.44 ft2023-10-19RECORD HIGH988.55 ft2019-06-18

Today's level compared with every reading in our 8.9-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.01 ft

7-day change

-0.31 ft

30-day change

-1.41 ft

1-year change

+0.27 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-15982.7–984.4 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14976.8–989.7 ft2026-08-14

Full history (8.9 years)

2017-09-30973.9–989.8 ft2026-08-14

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir records and averages

Current level982.87 ft
Record high988.55 ft (2019-06-18)
Record low975.44 ft (2023-10-19)
Average of all readings982.42 ft
Data span8.9 years (3,193 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Michael J Kirwan Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Michael J Kirwan Reservoir sits at 982.87 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.41 ft.

What is the water level at Michael J Kirwan Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 982.87 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 Michael J Kirwan Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 988.55 ft on 2019-06-18. The lowest is 975.44 ft on 2023-10-19. Our record covers about 8.9 years of readings.

Is Michael J Kirwan Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 52% 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 Michael J Kirwan Reservoir 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. Michael J Kirwan Reservoir has fallen 1.41 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Michael J Kirwan Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is +0.27 ft compared with this date last year (982.87 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 8.9 years, with a record high of 988.55 ft and a record low of 975.44 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.