
Lake levels
Soap Lake, WA
- water level
- 1068.35 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.07 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.23 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.07 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.23 ft
- Record high
- 1077.00 ft
In brief
Soap Lake stood at 1,068.35 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 1969.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1068.35 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1077.00 ft (1985-04-03) |
| Record low | 1068.35 ft (2026-10-12) |
| Average of all readings | 1073.22 ft |
| Data span | 57 years (18,740 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Soap Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Soap Lake sits at 1068.35 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.07 ft.
What is the water level at Soap Lake today?
The most recent reading at Soap Lake is 1068.35 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 Soap Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Soap Lake in our records is 1077.00 ft on 1985-04-03. The lowest is 1068.35 ft on 2026-10-12. Our record covers about 57 years of readings.
Is Soap Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as low 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 Soap 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. Soap Lake has fallen 0.07 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Soap Lake changed over the past year?
Soap Lake is -0.23 ft compared with this date last year (1068.35 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 57 years, with a record high of 1077.00 ft and a record low of 1068.35 ft.
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Quote this reading
Soap Lake stood at 1,068.35 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 1969.
Download the full record
soap-lake-wa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Soap Lake water level, 1969 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/soap-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.