LakeLevelIs Gavins Point Reservoir low right now?
Gavins Point Reservoir was at 1,207.51 ft on October 10, 2026, 3.01 ft above its full pool of 1,204.5 ft. That is 0.11 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Gavins Point Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,207.50 | +0.04 | +3.0 |
| Oct 9 | 1,207.46 | +0.02 | +3.0 |
| Oct 8 | 1,207.44 | −0.16 | +2.9 |
| Oct 7 | 1,207.60 | −0.02 | +3.1 |
| Oct 6 | 1,207.62 | ±0.00 | +3.1 |
| Oct 5 | 1,207.62 | +0.02 | +3.1 |
| Oct 4 | 1,207.60 | +0.02 | +3.1 |
| Oct 3 | 1,207.58 | −0.04 | +3.1 |
| Oct 2 | 1,207.62 | −0.02 | +3.1 |
| Oct 1 | 1,207.64 | +0.05 | +3.1 |
| Sep 30 | 1,207.59 | +0.03 | +3.1 |
| Sep 29 | 1,207.56 | −0.06 | +3.1 |
| Sep 28 | 1,207.62 | −0.12 | +3.1 |
| Sep 27 | 1,207.74 | −0.06 | +3.2 |
About Gavins Point Reservoir
- Full pool
- 1,204.5 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1,201.9 ft (January 21, 2020) to 1,212.1 ft (March 15, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, GAPT
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Gavins Point Reservoir low right now?
Gavins Point Reservoir was at 1,207.51 ft on October 10, 2026, 3.01 ft above its full pool of 1,204.5 ft. That is 0.11 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Gavins Point Reservoir?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 1,204.5 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 Gavins Point Reservoir 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 (NWDM district, GAPT). Readings are provisional and can be revised.