Lake levels
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir, ID
- water level
- 4497.76 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.79 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.06 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.13 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.10 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.79 ft
- 30-day change
- -3.06 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.13 ft
- Record high
- 4517.95 ft
In brief
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir stood at 4,497.76 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 98% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 4497.76 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4517.95 ft (2022-07-02) |
| Record low | 4495.12 ft (2025-10-31) |
| Average of all readings | 4506.44 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,997 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Soldiers Meadow Reservoir
IDFG stocked Soldiers Meadow Reservoir 3 times in 2026, 17,754 fish in total. Rainbow Trout - Triploid and Kokanee at Catchable (12-14 inches) and Fry (0-3 inches). IDFG's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 4,074 trout actually released here across 3 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout - Triploid | 2,012 | May 2026 |
| Rainbow Trout - Triploid | 2,062 | June 2026 |
| Kokanee | 13,680 | June 2026 |
IDFG lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Idaho stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Soldiers Meadow Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Soldiers Meadow Reservoir sits at 4497.76 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 3.06 ft.
What is the water level at Soldiers Meadow Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is 4497.76 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 Soldiers Meadow Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Soldiers Meadow Reservoir in our records is 4517.95 ft on 2022-07-02. The lowest is 4495.12 ft on 2025-10-31. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Soldiers Meadow Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 2% 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 Soldiers Meadow Reservoir 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. Soldiers Meadow Reservoir has fallen 3.06 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 Soldiers Meadow Reservoir changed over the past year?
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is +0.13 ft compared with this date last year (4497.76 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 4517.95 ft and a record low of 4495.12 ft.
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Quote this reading
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir stood at 4,497.76 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 98% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
soldiers-meadow-reservoir-id-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Soldiers Meadow Reservoir water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/id/soldiers-meadow-reservoir/, 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.