
Lake levels
Lost River Reservoir, OR
- gauge height
- 89.77 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.19 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.19 ft
- Record high
- 91.77 ft
In brief
Lost River Reservoir's gauge read 89.77 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 51% of September readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Last 12 months
Full history (5 years)
Sampled for legibility. The exact record high and low are in the table below.
Records and averages
| Current level | 89.77 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 91.77 ft (2025-02-25) |
| Record low | 86.95 ft (2022-08-26) |
| Average of all readings | 88.88 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (1,921 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lost River Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Lost River Reservoir sits at 89.77 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.
What is the water level at Lost River Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Lost River Reservoir is 89.77 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 Lost River Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Lost River Reservoir in our records is 91.77 ft on 2025-02-25. The lowest is 86.95 ft on 2022-08-26. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Lost River Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 49% of them, which we classify as about 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 Lost River Reservoir 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. Lost River Reservoir has held steady 0.00 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 Lost River Reservoir changed over the past year?
Lost River Reservoir is +0.19 ft compared with this date last year (89.77 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 91.77 ft and a record low of 86.95 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Lost River Reservoir's gauge read 89.77 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 51% of September readings since 2021.
Download the full record
lost-river-reservoir-or-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lost River Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/or/lost-river-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.