
Lake levels
Ross Reservoir, WA
- water level
- 1580.39 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -2.67 ft
- 30-day change
- -12.91 ft
- 1-year change
- +2.52 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.19 ft
- 7-day change
- -2.67 ft
- 30-day change
- -12.91 ft
- 1-year change
- +2.52 ft
- Record high
- 1602.49 ft
In brief
Ross Reservoir stood at 1,580.39 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 56% of October readings since 2015.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1580.39 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1602.49 ft (2022-07-22) |
| Record low | 1481.26 ft (2018-04-07) |
| Average of all readings | 1568.22 ft |
| Data span | 11 years (4,029 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Ross Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Ross Reservoir sits at 1580.39 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 12.91 ft.
What is the water level at Ross Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Ross Reservoir is 1580.39 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Ross Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Ross Reservoir in our records is 1602.49 ft on 2022-07-22. The lowest is 1481.26 ft on 2018-04-07. Our record covers about 11 years of readings.
Is Ross Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 44% of them, which we classify as 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 Ross Reservoir 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. Ross Reservoir has fallen 12.91 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Ross Reservoir changed over the past year?
Ross Reservoir is +2.52 ft compared with this date last year (1580.39 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11 years, with a record high of 1602.49 ft and a record low of 1481.26 ft.
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Quote this reading
Ross Reservoir stood at 1,580.39 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 56% of October readings since 2015.
Download the full record
ross-reservoir-wa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Ross Reservoir water level, 2015 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/ross-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Washington lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.