LakeLevelIs Hammond Lake low right now?
Hammond Lake was at 1,086.23 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.23 ft above its full pool of 1,086.0 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.04 ft a day.
Hammond Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,086.24 | −0.03 | +0.2 |
| Oct 9 | 1,086.27 | −0.05 | +0.3 |
| Oct 8 | 1,086.32 | −0.04 | +0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 1,086.36 | −0.04 | +0.4 |
| Oct 6 | 1,086.40 | −0.05 | +0.4 |
| Oct 5 | 1,086.45 | −0.03 | +0.5 |
| Oct 4 | 1,086.48 | −0.04 | +0.5 |
| Oct 3 | 1,086.52 | −0.03 | +0.5 |
| Oct 2 | 1,086.55 | −0.01 | +0.5 |
| Oct 1 | 1,086.56 | −0.01 | +0.6 |
| Sep 30 | 1,086.57 | −0.01 | +0.6 |
| Sep 29 | 1,086.58 | +0.01 | +0.6 |
| Sep 28 | 1,086.57 | +0.02 | +0.6 |
| Sep 27 | 1,086.55 | +0.02 | +0.5 |
About Hammond Lake
- Full pool
- 1,086.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1,083.1 ft (October 19, 2016) to 1,103.8 ft (December 25, 2020)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 01518498
- Datum
- site datum (see USGS site page)
Lakes near Hammond Lake
- Tioga LakePennsylvania · 1 mi 1,081.6 ft +0.1 wk0.6 ft above full pool
- Cowanesque LakePennsylvania · 6 mi 1,080.2 ft −0.2 wkAt full pool
- Almond LakeNew York · 42 mi 1,257.5 ft −0.4 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Arkport LakeNew York · 45 mi 1,227.1 ft +0.0 wk9.1 ft above full pool
- Alvin R. Bush LakePennsylvania · 55 mi 842.4 ft +0.6 wk1.4 ft above full pool
- Kettle Cr LakePennsylvania · 55 mi 842.4 ft +0.6 wk1.4 ft above full pool
Questions
Is Hammond Lake low right now?
Hammond Lake was at 1,086.23 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.23 ft above its full pool of 1,086.0 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.04 ft a day.
What is full pool for Hammond Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 1,086.0 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 Hammond 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. Geological Survey (USGS 01518498). Readings are provisional and can be revised.