Foster Joseph Sayers Lake Water Level
Pennsylvania · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
630.81 ft
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake is high for this time of year and steady (+0.08 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 93% of August readings on record
Where Foster Joseph Sayers Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 17.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
+0.08 ft
30-day change
+0.69 ft
1-year change
+0.67 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (17.9 years)
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake records and averages
| Current level | 630.81 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 647.59 ft (2018-09-13) |
| Record low | 608.26 ft (2012-02-24) |
| Average of all readings | 627.23 ft |
| Data span | 17.9 years (6,502 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Foster Joseph Sayers Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Foster Joseph Sayers Lake sits at 630.81 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.69 ft.
What is the water level at Foster Joseph Sayers Lake today?
The most recent reading is 630.81 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 Foster Joseph Sayers Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 647.59 ft on 2018-09-13. The lowest is 608.26 ft on 2012-02-24. Our record covers about 17.9 years of readings.
Is Foster Joseph Sayers Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 93% of them — 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 Foster Joseph Sayers 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. Foster Joseph Sayers Lake has risen 0.69 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Foster Joseph Sayers Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.67 ft compared with this date last year (630.81 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 17.9 years, with a record high of 647.59 ft and a record low of 608.26 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Pennsylvania lake levels.