LakeLevelIs Black Canyon Reservoir low right now?
Black Canyon Reservoir was at 2,495.64 ft on October 9, 2026. That is 1.25 ft below the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.14 ft a day.
Black Canyon Reservoir on Oct 9 in past years
20252,496.0−0.4
20242,495.8−0.1
20232,497.8−2.2
20222,497.6−1.9
20212,497.8−2.2
20202,497.0−1.3
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 2,495.64 | −0.48 |
| Oct 8 | 2,496.12 | −0.54 |
| Oct 7 | 2,496.66 | +0.17 |
| Oct 6 | 2,496.49 | +0.04 |
| Oct 5 | 2,496.45 | −0.02 |
| Oct 4 | 2,496.47 | −0.04 |
| Oct 3 | 2,496.51 | −0.10 |
| Oct 2 | 2,496.61 | −0.03 |
| Oct 1 | 2,496.64 | −0.10 |
| Sep 30 | 2,496.74 | −0.03 |
| Sep 29 | 2,496.77 | −0.02 |
| Sep 28 | 2,496.79 | +0.35 |
| Sep 27 | 2,496.44 | −0.19 |
| Sep 26 | 2,496.63 | −0.22 |
About Black Canyon Reservoir
- 10-year range
- 2,455.4 ft (November 25, 2023) to 2,497.9 ft (February 18, 2016)
- Operated by
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Data
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation — Black Canyon Reservoir, Diversion Dam, and Powerplant (EMM)
- Datum
- NAVD88
Lakes near Black Canyon Reservoir
- Lake Lowell and Deer Flat DamsOregon · 28 mi 2,525.8 ft −0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lucky Peak LakeIdaho · 34 mi 2,945.1 ft +0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Arrowrock LakeIdaho · 35 mi 3,126.9 ft +0.5 wkNormal for this time of year
- Mann Creek ReservoirOregon · 39 mi 2,825.7 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake OwyheeOregon · 45 mi 2,603.6 ft −1.3 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake CascadeOregon · 45 mi 4,815.4 ft +0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Black Canyon Reservoir low right now?
Black Canyon Reservoir was at 2,495.64 ft on October 9, 2026. That is 1.25 ft below the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.14 ft a day.
How often is the Black Canyon Reservoir level updated?
The operator reports once a day, a day or two behind. 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. Bureau of Reclamation (Black Canyon Reservoir, Diversion Dam, and Powerplant (EMM)). Readings are provisional and can be revised.