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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

910.4910.8911.1911.4911.7SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 911.30910.86 ft

Records and averages

Current level910.86 ft
Record high917.06 ft (1972-06-03)
Record low909.07 ft (2026-02-10)
Average of all readings911.10 ft
Data span61 years (22,152 readings)

Level schematic

908.75910.91913.07915.22917.38PUBLISHED HIGH 917.06 ft910.86 ftPUBLISHED LOW 909.07 ft

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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Osoyoos Lake stood at 910.86 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 80% of October readings since 1965.

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

osoyoos-lake-wa-water-level-history.csv

22,152 readings, Oct 1, 1965 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 49 days, from Feb 7, 1990. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 411 KB.

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.

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