Howard Prairie Lake Water Level
Oregon · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
4511.04 ft
Howard Prairie Lake is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.64 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.08 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 56% of August readings on record
Where Howard Prairie Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.08 ft
7-day change
-0.64 ft
30-day change
-2.58 ft
1-year change
-10.41 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (4.5 years)
Howard Prairie Lake records and averages
| Current level | 4511.04 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4525.25 ft (2025-05-24) |
| Record low | 4480.18 ft (2022-09-15) |
| Average of all readings | 4507.54 ft |
| Data span | 4.5 years (1,996 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Prairie Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Howard Prairie Lake sits at 4511.04 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.58 ft.
What is the water level at Howard Prairie Lake today?
The most recent reading is 4511.04 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 Howard Prairie Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 4525.25 ft on 2025-05-24. The lowest is 4480.18 ft on 2022-09-15. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.
Is Howard Prairie Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 56% of them — 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 Howard Prairie 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. Howard Prairie Lake has fallen 2.58 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 Howard Prairie Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -10.41 ft compared with this date last year (4511.04 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 4525.25 ft and a record low of 4480.18 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.