Name: Yellowstone Lake water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Yellowstone Lake?

Accepted Answer

Yellowstone Lake's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USGS gauge 06186500 and updated continuously. The 7-day trend, full-pool comparison, and a multi-year history chart are all on this page.

Question 2

What is the full pool elevation for Yellowstone Lake?

Accepted Answer

Yellowstone Lake has a full pool elevation of 7733 ft (NGVD29). Surface area at full pool is 87,040 acres.

Question 3

How is Yellowstone Lake's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Yellowstone Lake is measured by USGS gauge 06186500. Lakebrief polls the upstream feed continuously and renders the latest reading, recent trend, and multi-year context.

Question 4

What is the historical low water level for Yellowstone Lake?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Yellowstone Lake is approximately 7727 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 7730 ft.

Yellowstone Lake water level