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Lake levels

West Grand Lake, ME

water level
296.31 ft
Condition
Below average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.29 ft
30-day change
-0.69 ft
1-year change
-0.52 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.29 ft
30-day change
-0.69 ft
1-year change
-0.52 ft
Record high
300.30 ft

In brief

West Grand Lake stood at 296.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 72% of October readings since 2010.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

296.0296.3296.7297.0297.3SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 297.02296.31 ft

Records and averages

Current level296.31 ft
Record high300.30 ft (2023-12-21)
Record low295.27 ft (2017-10-24)
Average of all readings298.18 ft
Data span15 years (5,735 readings)

Level schematic

295.07296.43297.78299.14300.50PUBLISHED HIGH 300.30 ft296.31 ftPUBLISHED LOW 295.27 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is West Grand Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, West Grand Lake sits at 296.31 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.69 ft.

What is the water level at West Grand Lake today?

The most recent reading at West Grand Lake is 296.31 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 West Grand Lake has ever been?

The highest level for West Grand Lake in our records is 300.30 ft on 2023-12-21. The lowest is 295.27 ft on 2017-10-24. Our record covers about 15 years of readings.

Is West Grand Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 28% of them, which we classify as below 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 West Grand Lake 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. West Grand Lake has fallen 0.69 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has West Grand Lake changed over the past year?

West Grand Lake is -0.52 ft compared with this date last year (296.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 15 years, with a record high of 300.30 ft and a record low of 295.27 ft.

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West Grand Lake stood at 296.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 72% of October readings since 2010.

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

west-grand-lake-me-water-level-history.csv

5,735 readings, Oct 27, 2010 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 19 days, from Feb 20, 2023. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 106 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “West Grand Lake water level, 2010 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/me/west-grand-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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