
Lake levels
Haystack Reservoir, OR
- water level
- 2837.49 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -2.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.32 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.04 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.77 ft
- 7-day change
- -2.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.32 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.04 ft
- Record high
- 2842.15 ft
In brief
Haystack Reservoir stood at 2,837.49 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 60% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 2837.49 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2842.15 ft (2022-05-10) |
| Record low | 2806.20 ft (2022-10-23) |
| Average of all readings | 2834.00 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,999 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Haystack Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Haystack Reservoir sits at 2837.49 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.32 ft.
What is the water level at Haystack Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Haystack Reservoir is 2837.49 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Haystack Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Haystack Reservoir in our records is 2842.15 ft on 2022-05-10. The lowest is 2806.20 ft on 2022-10-23. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Haystack Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 40% of them, which we classify as about 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 Haystack 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. Haystack Reservoir has fallen 2.32 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 Haystack Reservoir changed over the past year?
Haystack Reservoir is -1.04 ft compared with this date last year (2837.49 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 2842.15 ft and a record low of 2806.20 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Haystack Reservoir stood at 2,837.49 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 60% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
haystack-reservoir-or-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Haystack Reservoir water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/or/haystack-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Oregon lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.