Is Monroe Lake low right now?
Monroe Lake was at 537.87 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.13 ft below its full pool of 538.0 ft. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 537.88 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
| Oct 9 | 537.90 | −0.01 | −0.1 |
| Oct 8 | 537.91 | −0.03 | −0.1 |
| Oct 7 | 537.94 | −0.03 | −0.1 |
| Oct 6 | 537.97 | −0.13 | −0.0 |
| Oct 5 | 538.10 | ±0.00 | +0.1 |
| Oct 4 | 538.10 | +0.01 | +0.1 |
| Oct 3 | 538.09 | +0.08 | +0.1 |
| Oct 2 | 538.01 | −0.02 | +0.0 |
| Oct 1 | 538.03 | −0.04 | +0.0 |
| Sep 30 | 538.07 | −0.01 | +0.1 |
| Sep 29 | 538.08 | −0.06 | +0.1 |
| Sep 28 | 538.14 | −0.01 | +0.1 |
| Sep 27 | 538.15 | −0.01 | +0.1 |
About Monroe Lake
- Full pool
- 538.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — LRL district, Monroe
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Monroe Lake low right now?
Monroe Lake was at 537.87 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.13 ft below its full pool of 538.0 ft. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Monroe Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 538.0 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 Monroe 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. Army Corps of Engineers (LRL district, Monroe). Readings are provisional and can be revised.