Lake levels
Saline Lake, LA
- water level
- 95.36 ft
- Condition
- Steady
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.28 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.28 ft
- Record high
- 104.80 ft
In brief
Saline Lake stood at 95.36 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 95.36 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 104.80 ft (2025-02-13) |
| Record low | 95.15 ft (2026-08-29) |
| Average of all readings | 100.22 ft |
| Data span | 2 years (800 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Saline Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Saline Lake sits at 95.36 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.21 ft.
What is the water level at Saline Lake today?
The most recent reading at Saline Lake is 95.36 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 Saline Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Saline Lake in our records is 104.80 ft on 2025-02-13. The lowest is 95.15 ft on 2026-08-29. Our record covers about 2 years of readings.
Why is Saline Lake 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. Saline Lake has fallen 0.21 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Saline Lake changed over the past year?
Saline Lake is -0.28 ft compared with this date last year (95.36 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 2 years, with a record high of 104.80 ft and a record low of 95.15 ft.
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Quote this reading
Saline Lake stood at 95.36 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
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saline-lake-la-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Saline Lake water level, 2024 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/la/saline-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Louisiana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.