Illustrated cartographic portrait of Greenwood Lake

New Jersey Lake Levels

Current water level for 9 lakes and reservoirs in New Jersey, updated daily from public agency data.

New Jersey lake register

Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies

Lake / reservoirLake / reservoirCurrent levelLevel7-day change7-day
Boonton Reservoir305.77 ft305.8 ft+0.36 ft+0.4 ft
Greenwood Lake10.23 ft10.2 ft+0.20 ft+0.2 ft
Lake Hopatcong9.20 ft9.2 ft+0.13 ft+0.1 ft
Lake Tappan55.22 ft55.2 ft+0.18 ft+0.2 ft
Oradell Reservoir23.45 ft23.4 ft+0.68 ft+0.7 ft
Spruce Run Reservoir263.46 ft263.5 ft+0.25 ft+0.2 ft
Swimming River Reservoir35.31 ft35.3 ft+0.10 ft+0.1 ft
Wanaque Reservoir291.83 ft291.8 ft-0.33 ft-0.3 ft
Woodcliff Lake91.29 ft91.3 ft+0.20 ft+0.2 ft

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New Jersey lake levels: common questions

Which New Jersey lake has changed most this week?

Oradell Reservoir has risen the most, +0.68 ft over seven days, and Wanaque Reservoir has fallen the most at -0.33 ft.

How often do New Jersey lake levels update?

Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.