
Lake levels
Yale Reservoir, WA
- water level
- 472.23 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.23 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.77 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.23 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.23 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.23 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.77 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.23 ft
- Record high
- 489.42 ft
In brief
Yale Reservoir stood at 472.23 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 71% of October readings since 2012.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 472.23 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 489.42 ft (2013-05-31) |
| Record low | 461.88 ft (2019-12-27) |
| Average of all readings | 477.76 ft |
| Data span | 14 years (3,647 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Yale Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Yale Reservoir sits at 472.23 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.77 ft.
What is the water level at Yale Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Yale Reservoir is 472.23 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 Yale Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Yale Reservoir in our records is 489.42 ft on 2013-05-31. The lowest is 461.88 ft on 2019-12-27. Our record covers about 14 years of readings.
Is Yale Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 29% 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 Yale 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. Yale Reservoir has fallen 1.77 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Yale Reservoir changed over the past year?
Yale Reservoir is +1.23 ft compared with this date last year (472.23 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 14 years, with a record high of 489.42 ft and a record low of 461.88 ft.
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Quote this reading
Yale Reservoir stood at 472.23 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 71% of October readings since 2012.
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yale-reservoir-wa-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Yale Reservoir water level, 2012 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wa/yale-reservoir/, 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.