Milton Reservoir Water Level

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

947.50 ft

Milton Reservoir is about average for this time of year and steady (+0.06 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.06 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 45% of August readings on record

Where Milton Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 947.5 ftRECORD LOW938.91 ft2023-01-01RECORD HIGH949.34 ft2019-05-31

Today's level compared with every reading in our 9.9-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.06 ft

7-day change

+0.06 ft

30-day change

-0.07 ft

1-year change

+0.01 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-15947.4–947.6 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14938.1–949.9 ft2026-08-14

Full history (9.9 years)

2016-09-30937.9–950.3 ft2026-08-09

Milton Reservoir records and averages

Current level947.50 ft
Record high949.34 ft (2019-05-31)
Record low938.91 ft (2023-01-01)
Average of all readings944.8 ft
Data span9.9 years (3,570 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Milton Reservoir sits at 947.50 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.07 ft.

What is the water level at Milton Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 947.50 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 Milton Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 949.34 ft on 2019-05-31. The lowest is 938.91 ft on 2023-01-01. Our record covers about 9.9 years of readings.

Is Milton Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 45% 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 Milton 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. Milton Reservoir has fallen 0.07 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Milton Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is +0.01 ft compared with this date last year (947.50 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 9.9 years, with a record high of 949.34 ft and a record low of 938.91 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.