Lake levels
Cold Springs Reservoir, OR
- water level
- 579.46 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -1.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -5.13 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.38 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.12 ft
- 7-day change
- -1.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -5.13 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.38 ft
- Record high
- 609.16 ft
In brief
Cold Springs Reservoir stood at 579.46 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 99% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 579.46 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 609.16 ft (2024-03-30) |
| Record low | 577.68 ft (2022-10-12) |
| Average of all readings | 593.30 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,996 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Springs Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Cold Springs Reservoir sits at 579.46 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 5.13 ft.
What is the water level at Cold Springs Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Cold Springs Reservoir is 579.46 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 Cold Springs Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Cold Springs Reservoir in our records is 609.16 ft on 2024-03-30. The lowest is 577.68 ft on 2022-10-12. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Cold Springs Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 1% 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 Cold Springs 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. Cold Springs Reservoir has fallen 5.13 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 Cold Springs Reservoir changed over the past year?
Cold Springs Reservoir is -0.38 ft compared with this date last year (579.46 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 609.16 ft and a record low of 577.68 ft.
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Quote this reading
Cold Springs Reservoir stood at 579.46 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 99% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
cold-springs-reservoir-or-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Cold Springs Reservoir water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/or/cold-springs-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Oregon lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.