LakeLevelIs Saylorville Lake Reservoir low right now?
Saylorville Lake Reservoir was at 837.86 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.86 ft above its full pool of 836.0 ft. That is 0.11 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.16 ft a day.
Saylorville Lake Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 837.73 | +0.38 | +1.7 |
| Oct 9 | 837.35 | +0.27 | +1.4 |
| Oct 8 | 837.08 | +0.33 | +1.1 |
| Oct 7 | 836.75 | −0.01 | +0.8 |
| Oct 6 | 836.76 | −0.69 | +0.8 |
| Oct 5 | 837.45 | −0.94 | +1.5 |
| Oct 4 | 838.39 | −0.43 | +2.4 |
| Oct 3 | 838.82 | +0.51 | +2.8 |
| Oct 2 | 838.31 | +1.14 | +2.3 |
| Oct 1 | 837.17 | +0.15 | +1.2 |
| Sep 30 | 837.02 | −0.34 | +1.0 |
| Sep 29 | 837.36 | +0.05 | +1.4 |
| Sep 28 | 837.31 | +0.06 | +1.3 |
| Sep 27 | 837.25 | +0.19 | +1.3 |
About Saylorville Lake Reservoir
- Full pool
- 836.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 831.6 ft (January 2, 2023) to 886.2 ft (July 9, 2018)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVR district, SAYI4
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Saylorville Lake Reservoir low right now?
Saylorville Lake Reservoir was at 837.86 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.86 ft above its full pool of 836.0 ft. That is 0.11 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.16 ft a day.
What is full pool for Saylorville Lake Reservoir?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 836.0 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 Saylorville Lake 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. Army Corps of Engineers (MVR district, SAYI4). Readings are provisional and can be revised.