LakeLevelIs Lake Mead low right now?
Lake Mead was at 1,037.60 ft on October 9, 2026, 191.40 ft below its full pool of 1,229.0 ft. That is 37.98 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.04 ft a day.
Lake Mead on Oct 9 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 1,037.60 | −0.01 | −191.4 |
| Oct 8 | 1,037.61 | −0.08 | −191.4 |
| Oct 7 | 1,037.69 | −0.07 | −191.3 |
| Oct 6 | 1,037.76 | −0.08 | −191.2 |
| Oct 5 | 1,037.84 | −0.09 | −191.2 |
| Oct 4 | 1,037.93 | ±0.00 | −191.1 |
| Oct 3 | 1,037.93 | +0.06 | −191.1 |
| Oct 2 | 1,037.87 | +0.02 | −191.1 |
| Oct 1 | 1,037.85 | +0.05 | −191.2 |
| Sep 30 | 1,037.80 | −0.04 | −191.2 |
| Sep 29 | 1,037.84 | −0.03 | −191.2 |
| Sep 28 | 1,037.87 | +0.08 | −191.1 |
| Sep 27 | 1,037.79 | −0.09 | −191.2 |
| Sep 26 | 1,037.88 | −0.04 | −191.1 |
About Lake Mead
- Full pool
- 1,229.0 ft (full pool)
- 10-year range
- 1,037.6 ft (October 9, 2026) to 1,098.7 ft (March 30, 2020)
- Operated by
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Data
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation — Lake Mead Hoover Dam and Powerplant
- Datum
- USGS 1912
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- Pine Cnyn LakeNevada · 104 mi 5,603.9 ft ±0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Mathews Canyon LakeNevada · 106 mi 5,421.7 ft −0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake HavasuCalifornia · 122 mi 448.8 ft +0.3 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Alamo LakeArizona · 139 mi 1,098.4 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Mojave LakeCalifornia · 183 mi 2,989.3 ft ±0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Mead low right now?
Lake Mead was at 1,037.60 ft on October 9, 2026, 191.40 ft below its full pool of 1,229.0 ft. That is 37.98 ft below the typical level for October 9 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.04 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Mead?
Full pool (full pool) is 1,229.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. 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 Lake Mead 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 (Lake Mead Hoover Dam and Powerplant). Readings are provisional and can be revised.