
Lake levels
Lake Cascade, ID
- water level
- 4815.44 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.16 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.54 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.16 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.16 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.54 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.16 ft
- Record high
- 4827.59 ft
In brief
Lake Cascade stood at 4,815.44 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 100% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 4815.44 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4827.59 ft (2024-06-12) |
| Record low | 4815.44 ft (2026-09-30) |
| Average of all readings | 4820.28 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (2,000 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Cascade full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Lake Cascade sits at 4815.44 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.54 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Cascade today?
The most recent reading at Lake Cascade is 4815.44 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 Lake Cascade has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Cascade in our records is 4827.59 ft on 2024-06-12. The lowest is 4815.44 ft on 2026-09-30. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Lake Cascade low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as low 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 Lake Cascade low 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. Lake Cascade has fallen 1.54 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 Lake Cascade changed over the past year?
Lake Cascade is -0.16 ft compared with this date last year (4815.44 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 4827.59 ft and a record low of 4815.44 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Lake Cascade stood at 4,815.44 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 100% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
lake-cascade-id-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Cascade water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/id/lake-cascade/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Idaho lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.