Crescent Lake Water Level
Oregon · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
4827.07 ft
Crescent Lake is below average for this time of year and falling (-0.43 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.06 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 35% of August readings on record
Where Crescent Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.06 ft
7-day change
-0.43 ft
30-day change
-1.49 ft
1-year change
-3.10 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (4.5 years)
Crescent Lake records and averages
| Current level | 4827.07 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4832.19 ft (2025-06-26) |
| Record low | 4825.12 ft (2023-11-29) |
| Average of all readings | 4828.18 ft |
| Data span | 4.5 years (1,996 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Crescent Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Crescent Lake sits at 4827.07 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.49 ft.
What is the water level at Crescent Lake today?
The most recent reading is 4827.07 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 Crescent Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 4832.19 ft on 2025-06-26. The lowest is 4825.12 ft on 2023-11-29. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.
Is Crescent Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 35% of them — below 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 Crescent 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. Crescent Lake has fallen 1.49 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 Crescent Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -3.10 ft compared with this date last year (4827.07 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 4832.19 ft and a record low of 4825.12 ft.
Nearby lakes in Oregon
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oregon lake levels.