Washington Lake Water Level
Utah · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
9984.39 ft
Washington Lake is above average for this time of year and falling (-0.23 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-13 · higher than 78% of August readings on record
Where Washington Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-1.29 ft
1-year change
+5.32 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Washington Lake records and averages
| Current level | 9984.39 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 9987.79 ft (2023-06-21) |
| Record low | 9960.54 ft (2024-09-19) |
| Average of all readings | 9979.34 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-13, Washington Lake sits at 9984.39 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.29 ft.
What is the water level at Washington Lake today?
The most recent reading is 9984.39 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 Washington Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 9987.79 ft on 2023-06-21. The lowest is 9960.54 ft on 2024-09-19. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Washington Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 78% of them — above 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 Washington 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. Washington Lake has fallen 1.29 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 Washington Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +5.32 ft compared with this date last year (9984.39 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 9987.79 ft and a record low of 9960.54 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.