LakeLevelIs Michael J Kirwan Reservoir low right now?
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir was at 981.56 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.00 ft above its full pool of 980.6 ft. That is 1.35 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.09 ft a day.
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 981.57 | −0.06 | +1.0 |
| Oct 9 | 981.63 | −0.08 | +1.1 |
| Oct 8 | 981.71 | −0.09 | +1.2 |
| Oct 7 | 981.80 | −0.10 | +1.2 |
| Oct 6 | 981.90 | −0.08 | +1.3 |
| Oct 5 | 981.98 | −0.11 | +1.4 |
| Oct 4 | 982.09 | −0.09 | +1.5 |
| Oct 3 | 982.18 | −0.05 | +1.6 |
| Oct 2 | 982.23 | −0.07 | +1.7 |
| Oct 1 | 982.30 | −0.10 | +1.7 |
| Sep 30 | 982.40 | −0.08 | +1.8 |
| Sep 29 | 982.48 | −0.08 | +1.9 |
| Sep 28 | 982.56 | −0.07 | +2.0 |
| Sep 27 | 982.63 | −0.09 | +2.1 |
About Michael J Kirwan Reservoir
- Full pool
- 980.6 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 975.4 ft (October 18, 2023) to 988.6 ft (June 17, 2019)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 03092450
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Michael J Kirwan Reservoir low right now?
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir was at 981.56 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.00 ft above its full pool of 980.6 ft. That is 1.35 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.09 ft a day.
What is full pool for Michael J Kirwan Reservoir?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 980.6 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 Michael J Kirwan 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. Geological Survey (USGS 03092450). Readings are provisional and can be revised.