Lake levels
Paint Creek Lake, OH
- water level
- 797.32 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.59 ft
- Below full
- 0.68 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.39 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.10 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.59 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.39 ft
- Below full
- 0.68 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.84 ft
In brief
Paint Creek Lake stood at 797.32 feet on Oct 12, 2026, 0.68 feet below its full pool of 798 feet. That is higher than 72% of October readings since 1986.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 797.32 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 798.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 845.00 ft |
| Record high | 842.17 ft (2005-01-14) |
| Record low | 785.62 ft (1996-12-22) |
| Average of all readings | 795.69 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,190 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Paint Creek Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Paint Creek Lake sits at 797.32 ft, which is above average for this time of year. That is 0.68 ft below full pool of 798.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.39 ft.
What is the water level at Paint Creek Lake today?
The most recent reading at Paint Creek Lake is 797.32 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Paint Creek Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Paint Creek Lake in our records is 842.17 ft on 2005-01-14. The lowest is 785.62 ft on 1996-12-22. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is Paint Creek Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 72% of them, which we classify as above 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 Paint Creek 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. Paint Creek Lake has fallen 1.39 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Paint Creek Lake changed over the past year?
Paint Creek Lake is -1.84 ft compared with this date last year (797.32 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 842.17 ft and a record low of 785.62 ft.
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Quote this reading
Paint Creek Lake stood at 797.32 feet on Oct 12, 2026, 0.68 feet below its full pool of 798 feet. That is higher than 72% of October readings since 1986.
Download the full record
paint-creek-lake-oh-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Paint Creek Lake water level, 1986 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/oh/paint-creek-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Ohio lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.