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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

2836.92838.32839.72841.12842.4AUG 31SEP 05SEP 10SEP 15SEP 20SEP 25SEP 30HIGH 2841.842837.49 ft

Records and averages

Current level2837.49 ft
Record high2842.15 ft (2022-05-10)
Record low2806.20 ft (2022-10-23)
Average of all readings2834.00 ft
Data span4 years (1,999 readings)

Level schematic

2,804.82,814.52,824.22,833.92,843.6PUBLISHED HIGH 2,842.15 ft2,837.49 ftPUBLISHED LOW 2,806.20 ft

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.

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Haystack Reservoir stood at 2,837.49 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 60% of September readings since 2022.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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haystack-reservoir-or-water-level-history.csv

1,999 readings, Apr 11, 2022 to Sep 30, 2026. Readings are irregular, not daily. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Oregon lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.