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Lake levels

Upper Helemano Reservoir, HI

gauge height
43.72 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.60 ft
30-day change
-1.19 ft
1-year change
+7.82 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
-0.17 ft
7-day change
+0.60 ft
30-day change
-1.19 ft
1-year change
+7.82 ft
Record high
46.22 ft

In brief

Upper Helemano Reservoir's gauge read 43.72 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 78% of October readings since 2011.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.

Lake level timeline

42.242.943.744.545.2SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 44.91LOW 42.5143.72 ft

Records and averages

Current level43.72 ft
Record high46.22 ft (2013-01-28)
Record low25.19 ft (2013-09-26)
Average of all readings40.38 ft
Data span15 years (5,422 readings)

Level schematic

24.330.035.741.447.1PUBLISHED HIGH 46.22 ft43.72 ftPUBLISHED LOW 25.19 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Helemano Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Upper Helemano Reservoir sits at 43.72 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.19 ft.

What is the water level at Upper Helemano Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Upper Helemano Reservoir is 43.72 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Upper Helemano Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Upper Helemano Reservoir in our records is 46.22 ft on 2013-01-28. The lowest is 25.19 ft on 2013-09-26. Our record covers about 15 years of readings.

Is Upper Helemano Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 78% of them, which we classify as above average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Upper Helemano Reservoir changing right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Upper Helemano Reservoir has fallen 1.19 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Upper Helemano Reservoir changed over the past year?

Upper Helemano Reservoir is +7.82 ft compared with this date last year (43.72 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 15 years, with a record high of 46.22 ft and a record low of 25.19 ft.

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Upper Helemano Reservoir's gauge read 43.72 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 78% of October readings since 2011.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

upper-helemano-reservoir-hi-water-level-history.csv

5,422 readings, Aug 3, 2011 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 40 days, from Oct 8, 2025. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 95 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Upper Helemano Reservoir water level, 2011 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/hi/upper-helemano-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Hawaii lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.