Lake levels
Tom Jenkins Lake, OH
- water level
- 721.98 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.39 ft
- Above full pool
- 11.98 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.19 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.07 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.39 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.19 ft
- Above full pool
- 11.98 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.50 ft
In brief
Tom Jenkins Lake stood at 721.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 98% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 721.98 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 710.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 740.00 ft |
| Record high | 729.94 ft (2026-08-18) |
| Record low | 720.66 ft (2024-11-09) |
| Average of all readings | 721.62 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,250 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Tom Jenkins Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Tom Jenkins Lake sits at 721.98 ft, which is high for this time of year. That is 11.98 ft above full pool of 710.00 ft. It is still 18.0 ft below the flood pool of 740.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.19 ft.
What is the water level at Tom Jenkins Lake today?
The most recent reading at Tom Jenkins Lake is 721.98 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 Tom Jenkins Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Tom Jenkins Lake in our records is 729.94 ft on 2026-08-18. The lowest is 720.66 ft on 2024-11-09. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is Tom Jenkins Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 98% of them, which we classify as 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 Tom Jenkins 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. Tom Jenkins Lake has risen 0.19 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 Tom Jenkins Lake changed over the past year?
Tom Jenkins Lake is +0.50 ft compared with this date last year (721.98 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 729.94 ft and a record low of 720.66 ft.
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Quote this reading
Tom Jenkins Lake stood at 721.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 98% of October readings since 2020.
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tom-jenkins-lake-oh-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Tom Jenkins Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/oh/tom-jenkins-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.