Cold Springs Reservoir Water Level

Oregon · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

588.34 ft

Cold Springs Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-1.68 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.27 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 19% of August readings on record

Where Cold Springs Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 588.34 ftRECORD LOW577.68 ft2022-10-12RECORD HIGH609.16 ft2024-03-30

Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.27 ft

7-day change

-1.68 ft

30-day change

-7.20 ft

1-year change

-2.61 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-15587.5–596.4 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14576.4–611.0 ft2026-08-14

Full history (4.5 years)

2022-02-02574.2–612.8 ft2026-08-14

Cold Springs Reservoir records and averages

Current level588.34 ft
Record high609.16 ft (2024-03-30)
Record low577.68 ft (2022-10-12)
Average of all readings593.62 ft
Data span4.5 years (1,996 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Cold Springs Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Cold Springs Reservoir sits at 588.34 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 7.20 ft.

What is the water level at Cold Springs Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 588.34 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Cold Springs Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 609.16 ft on 2024-03-30. The lowest is 577.68 ft on 2022-10-12. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.

Is Cold Springs Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 19% of them — low 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 Cold Springs 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. Cold Springs Reservoir has fallen 7.20 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.

How much has Cold Springs Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -2.61 ft compared with this date last year (588.34 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 609.16 ft and a record low of 577.68 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oregon lake levels.