
Lake levels
Osoyoos Lake, WA
- water level
- 910.86 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.40 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.28 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.40 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.28 ft
- Record high
- 917.06 ft
In brief
Osoyoos Lake stood at 910.86 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 80% of October readings since 1965.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 910.86 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 917.06 ft (1972-06-03) |
| Record low | 909.07 ft (2026-02-10) |
| Average of all readings | 911.10 ft |
| Data span | 61 years (22,152 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Osoyoos Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Osoyoos Lake sits at 910.86 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.40 ft.
What is the water level at Osoyoos Lake today?
The most recent reading at Osoyoos Lake is 910.86 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 Osoyoos Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Osoyoos Lake in our records is 917.06 ft on 1972-06-03. The lowest is 909.07 ft on 2026-02-10. Our record covers about 61 years of readings.
Is Osoyoos Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 20% of them, which we classify as below 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 Osoyoos 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. Osoyoos Lake has fallen 0.40 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Osoyoos Lake changed over the past year?
Osoyoos Lake is +0.28 ft compared with this date last year (910.86 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 61 years, with a record high of 917.06 ft and a record low of 909.07 ft.
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Quote this reading
Osoyoos Lake stood at 910.86 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 80% of October readings since 1965.
Download the full record
osoyoos-lake-wa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Osoyoos Lake water level, 1965 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/osoyoos-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Washington lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.