Spirit Lake Water Level

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

3441.56 ft

Spirit Lake is current reading available and steady (+0.02 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.01 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Spirit Lake sits historically

TODAY 3441.56 ftRECORD LOW3440.93 ft2026-06-26RECORD HIGH3443.5 ft2026-04-17

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.01 ft

7-day change

+0.02 ft

30-day change

+0.22 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-163441.3–3441.6 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-173440.6–3443.8 ft2026-08-15

Spirit Lake records and averages

Current level3441.56 ft
Record high3443.5 ft (2026-04-17)
Record low3440.93 ft (2026-06-26)
Average of all readings3441.88 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Spirit Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Spirit Lake sits at 3441.56 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.22 ft.

What is the water level at Spirit Lake today?

The most recent reading is 3441.56 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Spirit Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 3443.5 ft on 2026-04-17. The lowest is 3440.93 ft on 2026-06-26. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Spirit 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. Spirit Lake has risen 0.22 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Spirit Lake changed over the past year?

Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 3443.5 ft and a record low of 3440.93 ft.

Nearby lakes in Washington

Spirit Lake West water level
3441.58 ft · steady
Castle Lake water level
2577.62 ft · steady
Yale Reservoir water level
473.4 ft · falling
Lake Merwin water level
234.56 ft · rising
Mud Mountain Lake water level
920.21 ft · falling
Lake Tapps water level
541.18 ft · steady

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