LakeLevelIs Carlyle Lake low right now?
Carlyle Lake was at 444.74 ft on October 9, 2026, 0.26 ft below its full pool of 445.0 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Carlyle Lake on Oct 9 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 444.74 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 8 | 444.76 | +0.01 | −0.2 |
| Oct 7 | 444.75 | −0.03 | −0.3 |
| Oct 6 | 444.78 | −0.03 | −0.2 |
| Oct 5 | 444.81 | −0.02 | −0.2 |
| Oct 4 | 444.83 | −0.01 | −0.2 |
| Oct 3 | 444.84 | −0.02 | −0.2 |
| Oct 2 | 444.86 | +0.04 | −0.1 |
| Oct 1 | 444.82 | −0.03 | −0.2 |
| Sep 30 | 444.85 | −0.04 | −0.1 |
| Sep 29 | 444.89 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
| Sep 28 | 444.91 | −0.01 | −0.1 |
| Sep 27 | 444.92 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
| Sep 26 | 444.94 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
About Carlyle Lake
- Full pool
- 445.0 ft (Seasonal Rule Curve)
- 10-year range
- 442.6 ft (March 25, 2024) to 458.7 ft (January 4, 2016)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVS district, Carlyle Lk-Kaskaskia
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Carlyle Lake low right now?
Carlyle Lake was at 444.74 ft on October 9, 2026, 0.26 ft below its full pool of 445.0 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Carlyle Lake?
Full pool (Seasonal Rule Curve) is 445.0 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 Carlyle 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 (MVS district, Carlyle Lk-Kaskaskia). Readings are provisional and can be revised.