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American Falls Reservoir, ID

water level
4309.56 ft
Condition
About average for this time of year
7-day change
+1.94 ft
30-day change
-1.89 ft
1-year change
+2.94 ft

Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
+0.06 ft
7-day change
+1.94 ft
30-day change
-1.89 ft
1-year change
+2.94 ft
Record high
4354.53 ft

In brief

American Falls Reservoir stood at 4,309.56 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 52% of September readings since 2022.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

4306.44307.94309.34310.74312.1AUG 31SEP 05SEP 10SEP 15SEP 20SEP 25SEP 30HIGH 4311.45LOW 4307.064309.56 ft

Records and averages

Current level4309.56 ft
Record high4354.53 ft (2024-05-24)
Record low4306.52 ft (2025-10-01)
Average of all readings4335.25 ft
Data span4 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

4,3054,3184,3314,3434,356PUBLISHED HIGH 4,354.53 ft4,309.56 ftPUBLISHED LOW 4,306.52 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is American Falls Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-09-30, American Falls Reservoir sits at 4309.56 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.89 ft.

What is the water level at American Falls Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at American Falls Reservoir is 4309.56 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest American Falls Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for American Falls Reservoir in our records is 4354.53 ft on 2024-05-24. The lowest is 4306.52 ft on 2025-10-01. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.

Is American Falls Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 48% of them, which we classify as about 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 American Falls 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. American Falls Reservoir has fallen 1.89 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.

How much has American Falls Reservoir changed over the past year?

American Falls Reservoir is +2.94 ft compared with this date last year (4309.56 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 4354.53 ft and a record low of 4306.52 ft.

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Quote this reading

American Falls Reservoir stood at 4,309.56 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 52% of September readings since 2022.

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

Download the full record

american-falls-reservoir-id-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Apr 8, 2022 to Sep 30, 2026. Readings are irregular, not daily. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “American Falls Reservoir water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/id/american-falls-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Idaho lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.