
Lake levels
Thief Valley Reservoir, OR
- water level
- 3096.44 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- -10.42 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- -10.42 ft
- Record high
- 3134.17 ft
In brief
Thief Valley Reservoir stood at 3,096.44 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 98% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 3096.44 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 3134.17 ft (2023-05-22) |
| Record low | 3096.33 ft (2024-08-22) |
| Average of all readings | 3120.70 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,995 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Thief Valley Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Thief Valley Reservoir sits at 3096.44 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.
What is the water level at Thief Valley Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Thief Valley Reservoir is 3096.44 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 Thief Valley Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Thief Valley Reservoir in our records is 3134.17 ft on 2023-05-22. The lowest is 3096.33 ft on 2024-08-22. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Thief Valley Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 2% of them, which we classify as low 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 Thief Valley Reservoir 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. Thief Valley Reservoir has held steady 0.00 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 Thief Valley Reservoir changed over the past year?
Thief Valley Reservoir is -10.42 ft compared with this date last year (3096.44 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 3134.17 ft and a record low of 3096.33 ft.
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Quote this reading
Thief Valley Reservoir stood at 3,096.44 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 98% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
thief-valley-reservoir-or-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Thief Valley Reservoir water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/or/thief-valley-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.