LakeLevelIs Youghiogheny River Lake low right now?
Youghiogheny River Lake was at 1,437.59 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.76 ft below its full pool of 1,438.4 ft. That is 36.49 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 0.20 ft a day.
Youghiogheny River Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,437.70 | −0.19 | −0.6 |
| Oct 9 | 1,437.89 | −0.20 | −0.5 |
| Oct 8 | 1,438.09 | −0.18 | −0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 1,438.27 | −0.23 | −0.1 |
| Oct 6 | 1,438.50 | −0.17 | +0.2 |
| Oct 5 | 1,438.67 | −0.20 | +0.3 |
| Oct 4 | 1,438.87 | −0.24 | +0.5 |
| Oct 3 | 1,439.11 | −0.23 | +0.8 |
| Oct 2 | 1,439.34 | −0.26 | +1.0 |
| Oct 1 | 1,439.60 | −0.48 | +1.3 |
| Sep 30 | 1,440.08 | −0.51 | +1.7 |
| Sep 29 | 1,440.59 | −0.42 | +2.2 |
| Sep 28 | 1,441.01 | −0.70 | +2.7 |
| Sep 27 | 1,441.71 | −0.64 | +3.4 |
About Youghiogheny River Lake
- Full pool
- 1,438.4 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1,361.9 ft (November 21, 2024) to 1,457.5 ft (April 5, 2024)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 03077000
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Youghiogheny River Lake low right now?
Youghiogheny River Lake was at 1,437.59 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.76 ft below its full pool of 1,438.4 ft. That is 36.49 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 0.20 ft a day.
What is full pool for Youghiogheny River Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 1,438.4 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 Youghiogheny River 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 03077000). Readings are provisional and can be revised.