Trial Lake Water Level
Utah · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
9809.11 ft
Trial Lake is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.47 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-13 · higher than 44% of August readings on record
Where Trial Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.07 ft
7-day change
-0.47 ft
30-day change
-7.06 ft
1-year change
+5.81 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Trial Lake records and averages
| Current level | 9809.11 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 9818.61 ft (2023-06-20) |
| Record low | 9787.4 ft (2021-02-25) |
| Average of all readings | 9809.57 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Trial Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-13, Trial Lake sits at 9809.11 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 7.06 ft.
What is the water level at Trial Lake today?
The most recent reading is 9809.11 ft (2026-08-13), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Trial Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 9818.61 ft on 2023-06-20. The lowest is 9787.4 ft on 2021-02-25. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Trial Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 44% of them — 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 Trial 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. Trial Lake has fallen 7.06 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Trial Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +5.81 ft compared with this date last year (9809.11 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 9818.61 ft and a record low of 9787.4 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Utah lake levels.