
Lake levels
Tappan Lake, OH
- water level
- 899.14 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Below full
- 0.16 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.25 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.25 ft
- Below full
- 0.16 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.61 ft
In brief
Tappan Lake stood at 899.14 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.16 feet below its full pool of 899 feet. That is higher than 76% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 899.14 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 899.30 ft |
| Flood pool | 909.00 ft |
| Record high | 903.64 ft (2024-04-07) |
| Record low | 891.21 ft (2022-02-10) |
| Average of all readings | 897.69 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,248 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Tappan Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Tappan Lake sits at 899.14 ft, which is above average for this time of year. That is 0.16 ft below full pool of 899.30 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.25 ft.
What is the water level at Tappan Lake today?
The most recent reading at Tappan Lake is 899.14 ft (2026-10-13), 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 Tappan Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Tappan Lake in our records is 903.64 ft on 2024-04-07. The lowest is 891.21 ft on 2022-02-10. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is Tappan Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 76% 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 Tappan 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. Tappan Lake has fallen 0.25 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 Tappan Lake changed over the past year?
Tappan Lake is +0.61 ft compared with this date last year (899.14 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 903.64 ft and a record low of 891.21 ft.
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Quote this reading
Tappan Lake stood at 899.14 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.16 feet below its full pool of 899 feet. That is higher than 76% of October readings since 2020.
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tappan-lake-oh-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Tappan Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/oh/tappan-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.