Lake Billy Chinook Water Level

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

1944.76 ft

Lake Billy Chinook is current reading available and steady (+0.15 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.04 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Lake Billy Chinook sits historically

TODAY 1944.76 ftRECORD LOW1943.8 ft2026-04-18RECORD HIGH1944.92 ft2026-07-23

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.04 ft

7-day change

+0.15 ft

30-day change

-0.07 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-161944.4–1945.0 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-171943.7–1945.1 ft2026-08-15

Lake Billy Chinook records and averages

Current level1944.76 ft
Record high1944.92 ft (2026-07-23)
Record low1943.8 ft (2026-04-18)
Average of all readings1944.6 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Billy Chinook full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Lake Billy Chinook sits at 1944.76 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.07 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Billy Chinook today?

The most recent reading is 1944.76 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 Lake Billy Chinook has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1944.92 ft on 2026-07-23. The lowest is 1943.8 ft on 2026-04-18. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Lake Billy Chinook 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. Lake Billy Chinook has fallen 0.07 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 Billy Chinook 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 1944.92 ft and a record low of 1943.8 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.