Lake Abert Water Level

Oregon · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

4252.33 ft

Lake Abert is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.16 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.06 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 44% of August readings on record

Where Lake Abert sits historically

TODAY 4252.33 ftRECORD LOW4250.79 ft2023-10-15RECORD HIGH4255.3 ft2025-06-01

Today's level compared with every reading in our 3.2-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.06 ft

7-day change

-0.16 ft

30-day change

-0.62 ft

1-year change

-1.90 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-154252.3–4253.0 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-144252.1–4254.6 ft2026-08-14

Full history (3.2 years)

2023-06-014250.3–4255.8 ft2026-08-14

Lake Abert records and averages

Current level4252.33 ft
Record high4255.3 ft (2025-06-01)
Record low4250.79 ft (2023-10-15)
Average of all readings4252.68 ft
Data span3.2 years (925 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Abert full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Lake Abert sits at 4252.33 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.62 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Abert today?

The most recent reading is 4252.33 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Abert has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 4255.3 ft on 2025-06-01. The lowest is 4250.79 ft on 2023-10-15. Our record covers about 3.2 years of readings.

Is Lake Abert low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 44% 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 Lake Abert 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. Lake Abert has fallen 0.62 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Abert changed over the past year?

The level is -1.90 ft compared with this date last year (4252.33 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 3.2 years, with a record high of 4255.3 ft and a record low of 4250.79 ft.

Nearby lakes in Oregon

Gerber Reservoir water level
4818.56 ft · falling
Malone Diversion Reservoir water level
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Prineville Reservoir and Arthur R. Bowman water level
3189.38 ft · falling
Ochoco Reservoir water level
3090.74 ft · falling
Keno Reservoir water level
83.98 ft · steady
Wickiup Reservoir water level
4313.02 ft · falling

Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oregon lake levels.