Kettle Cr Lake Water Level

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

842.01 ft

Kettle Cr Lake is high for this time of year and steady (-0.11 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.07 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 86% of August readings on record

Where Kettle Cr Lake sits historically

TODAY 842.01 ftRECORD LOW839.71 ft2023-03-14RECORD HIGH875.47 ft2018-09-12

Today's level compared with every reading in our 9.9-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.07 ft

7-day change

-0.11 ft

30-day change

-0.57 ft

1-year change

+0.42 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-15841.7–842.9 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14840.0–844.3 ft2026-08-14

Full history (9.9 years)

2016-10-02838.4–852.5 ft2026-08-07

Kettle Cr Lake records and averages

Current level842.01 ft
Record high875.47 ft (2018-09-12)
Record low839.71 ft (2023-03-14)
Average of all readings841.64 ft
Data span9.9 years (3,590 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kettle Cr Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Kettle Cr Lake sits at 842.01 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.57 ft.

What is the water level at Kettle Cr Lake today?

The most recent reading is 842.01 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 Kettle Cr Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 875.47 ft on 2018-09-12. The lowest is 839.71 ft on 2023-03-14. Our record covers about 9.9 years of readings.

Is Kettle Cr Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 86% 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 Kettle Cr 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. Kettle Cr Lake has fallen 0.57 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Kettle Cr Lake changed over the past year?

The level is +0.42 ft compared with this date last year (842.01 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 9.9 years, with a record high of 875.47 ft and a record low of 839.71 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.