
Lake levels
Wills Creek Lake, OH
- water level
- 742.31 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.43 ft
- Above full pool
- 0.31 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.46 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.43 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.46 ft
- Above full pool
- 0.31 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.69 ft
In brief
Wills Creek Lake stood at 742.31 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 87% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 742.31 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 742.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 779.00 ft |
| Record high | 772.05 ft (2024-04-15) |
| Record low | 741.01 ft (2020-10-18) |
| Average of all readings | 743.87 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,235 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Wills Creek Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Wills Creek Lake sits at 742.31 ft, which is high for this time of year. That is 0.31 ft above full pool of 742.00 ft. It is still 36.7 ft below the flood pool of 779.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.46 ft.
What is the water level at Wills Creek Lake today?
The most recent reading at Wills Creek Lake is 742.31 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 Wills Creek Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Wills Creek Lake in our records is 772.05 ft on 2024-04-15. The lowest is 741.01 ft on 2020-10-18. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is Wills Creek Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 87% 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 Wills Creek Lake 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. Wills Creek Lake has fallen 1.46 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 Wills Creek Lake changed over the past year?
Wills Creek Lake is +0.69 ft compared with this date last year (742.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 772.05 ft and a record low of 741.01 ft.
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Quote this reading
Wills Creek Lake stood at 742.31 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is higher than 87% of October readings since 2020.
Download the full record
wills-creek-lake-oh-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Wills Creek Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/oh/wills-creek-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.