LakeLevelIs Alum Creek Lake low right now?
Alum Creek Lake was at 888.12 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.12 ft above its full pool of 888.0 ft. That is 0.82 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Alum Creek Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 888.13 | −0.03 | +0.1 |
| Oct 9 | 888.16 | −0.03 | +0.2 |
| Oct 8 | 888.19 | −0.04 | +0.2 |
| Oct 7 | 888.23 | −0.08 | +0.2 |
| Oct 6 | 888.31 | −0.01 | +0.3 |
| Oct 5 | 888.32 | −0.03 | +0.3 |
| Oct 4 | 888.35 | ±0.00 | +0.4 |
| Oct 3 | 888.35 | +0.01 | +0.4 |
| Oct 2 | 888.34 | +0.01 | +0.3 |
| Oct 1 | 888.33 | −0.03 | +0.3 |
| Sep 30 | 888.36 | −0.02 | +0.4 |
| Sep 29 | 888.38 | +0.01 | +0.4 |
| Sep 28 | 888.37 | −0.04 | +0.4 |
| Sep 27 | 888.41 | −0.02 | +0.4 |
About Alum Creek Lake
- Full pool
- 888.0 ft (Top of Normal)
- 10-year range
- 881.7 ft (February 9, 2026) to 892.7 ft (May 28, 2026)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — LRH district, AlumCr-Lake
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Alum Creek Lake
- Hoover ReservoirOhio · 7 mi 892.3 ft −0.7 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- O'Shaughnessy ReservoirOhio · 9 mi 848.6 ft −0.1 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Delaware LakeOhio · 13 mi 915.4 ft −0.1 wk1.2 ft above full pool
- Griggs ReservoirOhio · 14 mi 755.6 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- North Br Kokosing River LakeOhio · 30 mi 1,121.3 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Buckeye LakeOhio · 31 mi 891.5 ft −0.5 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Alum Creek Lake low right now?
Alum Creek Lake was at 888.12 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.12 ft above its full pool of 888.0 ft. That is 0.82 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Alum Creek Lake?
Full pool (Top of Normal) is 888.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Alum Creek Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (LRH district, AlumCr-Lake). Readings are provisional and can be revised.