
Lake levels
Chambers Lake, PA
- water level
- 579.86 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.78 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.97 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.24 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.65 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.78 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.97 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.24 ft
- Record high
- 584.25 ft
In brief
Chambers Lake stood at 579.86 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 55% of October readings since 2007.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 579.86 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 584.25 ft (2014-05-01) |
| Record low | 569.09 ft (2014-02-12) |
| Average of all readings | 579.66 ft |
| Data span | 19 years (6,827 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Chambers Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Chambers Lake sits at 579.86 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.97 ft.
What is the water level at Chambers Lake today?
The most recent reading at Chambers Lake is 579.86 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Chambers Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Chambers Lake in our records is 584.25 ft on 2014-05-01. The lowest is 569.09 ft on 2014-02-12. Our record covers about 19 years of readings.
Is Chambers Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 55% of them, which we classify as 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 Chambers 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. Chambers Lake has risen 0.97 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Chambers Lake changed over the past year?
Chambers Lake is +1.24 ft compared with this date last year (579.86 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 19 years, with a record high of 584.25 ft and a record low of 569.09 ft.
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Quote this reading
Chambers Lake stood at 579.86 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 55% of October readings since 2007.
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chambers-lake-pa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Chambers Lake water level, 2007 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/pa/chambers-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Pennsylvania lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.