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General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir, PA

water level
989.31 ft
Condition
About average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.01 ft
30-day change
+0.03 ft
1-year change
+0.05 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
+0.01 ft
30-day change
+0.03 ft
1-year change
+0.05 ft
Record high
1006.59 ft

In brief

General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir stood at 989.31 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 58% of October readings since 2013.

Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Lake level timeline

988.7989.0989.3989.6989.9SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 989.31LOW 989.28989.31 ft

Records and averages

Current level989.31 ft
Flood pool 1052.38 ft
Record high1006.59 ft (2021-10-27)
Record low986.00 ft (2023-04-01)
Average of all readings989.28 ft
Data span13 years (4,460 readings)

Level schematic

985.2990.7996.31,001.91,007.4PUBLISHED HIGH 1,006.59 ft989.31 ftPUBLISHED LOW 986.00 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir sits at 989.31 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.03 ft.

What is the water level at General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir is 989.31 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 General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir in our records is 1006.59 ft on 2021-10-27. The lowest is 986.00 ft on 2023-04-01. Our record covers about 13 years of readings.

Is General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 42% 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 General Edgar Jadwin 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. General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir has risen 0.03 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 General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir changed over the past year?

General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir is +0.05 ft compared with this date last year (989.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 13 years, with a record high of 1006.59 ft and a record low of 986.00 ft.

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General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir stood at 989.31 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 58% of October readings since 2013.

From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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general-edgar-jadwin-reservoir-pa-water-level-history.csv

4,460 readings, Jun 26, 2013 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily from 2014, less frequent before. The longest gap since then is 68 days, from Jan 10, 2015. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 83 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “General Edgar Jadwin Reservoir water level, 2013 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/pa/general-edgar-jadwin-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Pennsylvania lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.