Deer Creek Lake Water Level
Ohio · Deer Creek
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Water level history
About Deer Creek Lake
Deer Creek Lake is a reservoir on the Deer Creek in Ohio, operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its full summer pool sits at 810 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.
Understanding Deer Creek Lake's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers targets when Deer Creek Lake is completely filled — 810 feet above sea level. Above that line the Corps deliberately keeps empty "flood storage" to absorb heavy rain, so the lake rarely sits far above 810 ft for long. A reading a few feet under full is usually just the normal operating band rather than a sign of drought.
In a normal year Deer Creek Lake sits highest through the summer recreation season and lower over winter, when the Corps makes room for storms. Extended dry spells in late summer and fall are what usually pull the lake noticeably below full pool.
The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for Deer Creek Lake, so they show how today compares over that record rather than an all-time extreme. The 12-month and 5-year chart views make the trend and the lake's usual seasonal shape easy to see.
Deer Creek Lake — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Deer Creek Lake?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Deer Creek Lake's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).
What is full pool for Deer Creek Lake?
Deer Creek Lake's full summer pool is 810 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Deer Creek Lake?
Deer Creek Lake is operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Deer Creek.
Where is Deer Creek Lake located?
Deer Creek Lake is in Ohio, on the Deer Creek.
Why is Deer Creek Lake low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.
What are the record high and low levels for Deer Creek Lake?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Deer Creek Lake.
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