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First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir, PA

water level
922.27 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+0.21 ft
30-day change
+0.37 ft
1-year change
+0.04 ft

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

Since yesterday
+0.01 ft
7-day change
+0.21 ft
30-day change
+0.37 ft
1-year change
+0.04 ft
Record high
957.65 ft

In brief

First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir stood at 922.27 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 83% of October readings since 2016.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

921.4921.8922.1922.4922.7SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 922.39LOW 921.76922.27 ft

Records and averages

Current level922.27 ft
Record high957.65 ft (2018-09-12)
Record low909.33 ft (2017-05-08)
Average of all readings921.37 ft
Data span10 years (3,646 readings)

Level schematic

907920933947960PUBLISHED HIGH 957.65 ft922.27 ftPUBLISHED LOW 909.33 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir sits at 922.27 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.37 ft.

What is the water level at First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir is 922.27 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 First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir in our records is 957.65 ft on 2018-09-12. The lowest is 909.33 ft on 2017-05-08. Our record covers about 10 years of readings.

Is First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 83% of them, which we classify as high 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 First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek 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. First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir has risen 0.37 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?

First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir is +0.04 ft compared with this date last year (922.27 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 10 years, with a record high of 957.65 ft and a record low of 909.33 ft.

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First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir stood at 922.27 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 83% of October readings since 2016.

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

first-fork-sinnemahoning-creek-reservoir-pa-water-level-history.csv

3,646 readings, Oct 1, 2016 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 68 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Reservoir water level, 2016 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/pa/first-fork-sinnemahoning-creek-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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