LakeLevelIs Twitchell Lake low right now?
Twitchell Lake was at 526.00 ft on October 8, 2026, 97.00 ft below its full pool of 623.0 ft. That is 8.20 ft below the typical level for October 8 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Twitchell Lake on Oct 8 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Oct 7 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Oct 6 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Oct 1 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 30 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 29 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 28 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 27 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 26 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 25 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 24 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 23 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 22 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
| Sep 21 | 526.00 | ±0.00 | −97.0 |
About Twitchell Lake
- Full pool
- 623.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 525.0 ft (December 27, 2022) to 627.1 ft (March 24, 2023)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SPL district, Twitchell
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Twitchell Lake low right now?
Twitchell Lake was at 526.00 ft on October 8, 2026, 97.00 ft below its full pool of 623.0 ft. That is 8.20 ft below the typical level for October 8 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Twitchell Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 623.0 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 Twitchell 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 (SPL district, Twitchell). Readings are provisional and can be revised.