
Lake levels
Allegheny Reservoir, PA
- water level
- 1321.40 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -3.59 ft
- Below full
- 6.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -6.32 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.41 ft
- 7-day change
- -3.59 ft
- 30-day change
- -6.32 ft
- Below full
- 6.13 ft
- 1-year change
- +18.75 ft
In brief
Allegheny Reservoir stood at 1,321.40 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 6.13 feet below its full pool of 1,328 feet. That is higher than 83% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1321.40 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1327.53 ft |
| Flood pool | 1364.51 ft |
| Record high | 1340.52 ft (2024-04-16) |
| Record low | 1296.41 ft (2025-10-30) |
| Average of all readings | 1318.74 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,447 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Allegheny Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Allegheny Reservoir sits at 1321.40 ft, which is high for this time of year. That is 6.13 ft below full pool of 1327.53 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 6.32 ft.
What is the water level at Allegheny Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Allegheny Reservoir is 1321.40 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Allegheny Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Allegheny Reservoir in our records is 1340.52 ft on 2024-04-16. The lowest is 1296.41 ft on 2025-10-30. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Allegheny Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 83% of them, which we classify as high 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 Allegheny 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. Allegheny Reservoir has fallen 6.32 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Allegheny Reservoir changed over the past year?
Allegheny Reservoir is +18.75 ft compared with this date last year (1321.40 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 1340.52 ft and a record low of 1296.41 ft.
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Allegheny Reservoir stood at 1,321.40 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 6.13 feet below its full pool of 1,328 feet. That is higher than 83% of October readings since 2014.
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MyWaterLevel, “Allegheny Reservoir water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/pa/allegheny-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Pennsylvania lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.