Keechelus Lake Water Level

Washington · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

2455.78 ft

Keechelus Lake is above average for this time of year and falling (-6.92 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -1.00 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 73% of August readings on record

Where Keechelus Lake sits historically

TODAY 2455.78 ftRECORD LOW2426.12 ft2026-03-21RECORD HIGH2517.6 ft2026-03-20

Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-1.00 ft

7-day change

-6.92 ft

30-day change

-25.67 ft

1-year change

+17.73 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-152452.7–2484.5 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-142415.1–2528.6 ft2026-08-14

Full history (4.5 years)

2022-02-212421.6–2527.4 ft2026-08-11

Keechelus Lake records and averages

Current level2455.78 ft
Record high2517.6 ft (2026-03-20)
Record low2426.12 ft (2026-03-21)
Average of all readings2470.5 ft
Data span4.5 years (1,999 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Keechelus Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Keechelus Lake sits at 2455.78 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 25.67 ft.

What is the water level at Keechelus Lake today?

The most recent reading is 2455.78 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Keechelus Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 2517.6 ft on 2026-03-20. The lowest is 2426.12 ft on 2026-03-21. Our record covers about 4.5 years of readings.

Is Keechelus Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 73% 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 Keechelus 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. Keechelus Lake has fallen 25.67 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 Keechelus Lake changed over the past year?

The level is +17.73 ft compared with this date last year (2455.78 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.5 years, with a record high of 2517.6 ft and a record low of 2426.12 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Washington lake levels.