Blue Marsh Lake Water Level

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

290.04 ft

Blue Marsh Lake is below average for this time of year and steady (-0.05 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.04 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 34% of August readings on record

Where Blue Marsh Lake sits historically

TODAY 290.04 ftRECORD LOW281.85 ft2010-09-27RECORD HIGH308.91 ft2011-09-09

Today's level compared with every reading in our 21.9-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.04 ft

7-day change

-0.05 ft

30-day change

-0.10 ft

1-year change

-0.13 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-17290.0–290.3 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14283.8–291.1 ft2026-08-14

Full history (21.9 years)

2004-09-30281.1–308.0 ft2026-08-09

Blue Marsh Lake records and averages

Current level290.04 ft
Record high308.91 ft (2011-09-09)
Record low281.85 ft (2010-09-27)
Average of all readings287.91 ft
Data span21.9 years (7,946 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Marsh Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Blue Marsh Lake sits at 290.04 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.10 ft.

What is the water level at Blue Marsh Lake today?

The most recent reading is 290.04 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 Blue Marsh Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 308.91 ft on 2011-09-09. The lowest is 281.85 ft on 2010-09-27. Our record covers about 21.9 years of readings.

Is Blue Marsh Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 34% of them — below 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 Blue Marsh Lake 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. Blue Marsh Lake has fallen 0.10 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Blue Marsh Lake changed over the past year?

The level is -0.13 ft compared with this date last year (290.04 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 21.9 years, with a record high of 308.91 ft and a record low of 281.85 ft.

Nearby lakes in Pennsylvania

Struble Lake water level
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Beltzville Lake water level
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Francis E. Walter Reservoir water level
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Prompton Reservoir water level
1124.02 ft · steady
Stillwater Lake water level
1572.9 ft · steady

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