Lake levels
East Branch Clarion River Lake, PA
- water level
- 1650.38 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -1.46 ft
- Below full
- 4.72 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.92 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.18 ft
- 7-day change
- -1.46 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.92 ft
- Below full
- 4.72 ft
- 1-year change
- +25.48 ft
In brief
East Branch Clarion River Lake stood at 1,650.38 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 4.72 feet below its full pool of 1,655 feet. That is higher than 92% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1650.38 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1655.10 ft |
| Flood pool | 1684.78 ft |
| Record high | 1674.60 ft (2025-05-07) |
| Record low | 1583.27 ft (2020-10-29) |
| Average of all readings | 1639.20 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,447 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is East Branch Clarion River Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, East Branch Clarion River Lake sits at 1650.38 ft, which is high for this time of year. That is 4.72 ft below full pool of 1655.10 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 3.92 ft.
What is the water level at East Branch Clarion River Lake today?
The most recent reading at East Branch Clarion River Lake is 1650.38 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 East Branch Clarion River Lake has ever been?
The highest level for East Branch Clarion River Lake in our records is 1674.60 ft on 2025-05-07. The lowest is 1583.27 ft on 2020-10-29. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is East Branch Clarion River Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 92% 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 East Branch Clarion River Lake 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. East Branch Clarion River Lake has fallen 3.92 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 East Branch Clarion River Lake changed over the past year?
East Branch Clarion River Lake is +25.48 ft compared with this date last year (1650.38 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 1674.60 ft and a record low of 1583.27 ft.
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East Branch Clarion River Lake stood at 1,650.38 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 4.72 feet below its full pool of 1,655 feet. That is higher than 92% of October readings since 2014.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “East Branch Clarion River Lake water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/pa/east-branch-clarion-river-lake/, 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.