Is Loyalhanna Lake low right now?
Loyalhanna Lake was at 923.31 ft on October 10, 2026, 13.79 ft above its full pool of 909.5 ft. That is 0.36 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.05 ft a day.
Loyalhanna Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 923.28 | +0.09 | +13.8 |
| Oct 9 | 923.19 | +0.17 | +13.7 |
| Oct 8 | 923.02 | +0.21 | +13.5 |
| Oct 7 | 922.81 | −0.19 | +13.3 |
| Oct 6 | 923.00 | −0.29 | +13.5 |
| Oct 5 | 923.29 | −0.22 | +13.8 |
| Oct 4 | 923.51 | −0.12 | +14.0 |
| Oct 3 | 923.63 | −0.05 | +14.1 |
| Oct 2 | 923.68 | +0.06 | +14.2 |
| Oct 1 | 923.62 | +0.23 | +14.1 |
| Sep 30 | 923.39 | +0.23 | +13.9 |
| Sep 29 | 923.16 | −1.93 | +13.6 |
| Sep 28 | 925.09 | −2.05 | +15.6 |
| Sep 27 | 927.14 | −1.60 | +17.6 |
About Loyalhanna Lake
- Full pool
- 909.5 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 916.9 ft (January 11, 2020) to 955.9 ft (September 11, 2018)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 03046500
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Loyalhanna Lake low right now?
Loyalhanna Lake was at 923.31 ft on October 10, 2026, 13.79 ft above its full pool of 909.5 ft. That is 0.36 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.05 ft a day.
What is full pool for Loyalhanna Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 909.5 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 Loyalhanna 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 03046500). Readings are provisional and can be revised.