Dexter Lake Water Level
Oregon · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
692.72 ft
Dexter Lake is current reading available and steady (-0.05 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.60 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Dexter Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.60 ft
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
+0.95 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Dexter Lake records and averages
| Current level | 692.72 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 694.25 ft (2026-07-08) |
| Record low | 691.62 ft (2026-07-15) |
| Average of all readings | 692.97 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dexter Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Dexter Lake sits at 692.72 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.95 ft.
What is the water level at Dexter Lake today?
The most recent reading is 692.72 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Dexter Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 694.25 ft on 2026-07-08. The lowest is 691.62 ft on 2026-07-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Dexter 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. Dexter Lake has risen 0.95 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Dexter Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 694.25 ft and a record low of 691.62 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oregon lake levels.