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Lake Monroe Water Level Today

Also known as Monroe Lake

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Lake Monroe, on the Salt Creek in Indiana.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

537.54ft

msl · 8:25 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026

  • 0.46 ftbelow full pool (538.0 ft)
  • 177,551acre-ft in storage
  • −0.04 ftin 24 h−0.07 ft in 7 days−0.36 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Lake Monroe full?

No. Lake Monroe is 0.46 ft below full pool (538.0 ft). It is 0.02 ft higher than a year ago (537.52 ft on Nov 7, 2025).

Lake Monroe level history

Full pool 538.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 7, 2026537.54—
Nov 6, 2026537.58—
Nov 5, 2026537.58—
Nov 4, 2026537.59—
Nov 3, 2026537.56—
Nov 2, 2026537.58—
Nov 1, 2026537.59—
Oct 31, 2026537.61—
Oct 30, 2026537.64—
Oct 29, 2026537.64—
Oct 28, 2026537.67—
Oct 27, 2026537.68—
Oct 26, 2026537.70—
Oct 25, 2026537.72—
Oct 24, 2026537.74—
Oct 23, 2026537.76—
Oct 22, 2026537.78—
Oct 21, 2026537.80—
Oct 20, 2026537.82—
Oct 19, 2026537.84—
Oct 18, 2026537.87—
Oct 17, 2026537.90—
Oct 16, 2026537.90—
Oct 15, 2026537.83—
Oct 14, 2026537.81—
Oct 13, 2026537.81—
Oct 12, 2026537.83—
Oct 11, 2026537.86—
Oct 10, 2026537.87—
Oct 9, 2026537.88—
Oct 8, 2026537.90—
  • Lake Monroe level
  • Full pool 538.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2002

Lake Monroe on Nov 7 in past years

Lake Monroe water level on Nov 7 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today537.54—−0.46 ft
2025537.52−0.02−0.48 ft
2024536.48−1.06−1.52 ft
2023537.11−0.43−0.89 ft
2022536.29−1.25−1.71 ft
2021538.30+0.76+0.30 ft
2020537.70+0.16−0.30 ft
2019537.63+0.09−0.37 ft
2018540.16+2.62+2.16 ft
2017537.52−0.02−0.48 ft
2016538.02+0.48+0.02 ft

Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2021.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
538.0 ft msl
Top of flood pool
556.0 ft msl
Highest since 2002
557.22 ftMay 4, 2011
Lowest since 2002
533.65 ftNov 13, 2005
Data since
Jan 1, 2002
Dam
Monroe Lake Damcompleted 1965
River
Salt Creek
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
Dam location
Monroe County
Gauge location
39.0075, −86.5125

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jan 1, 2002 to today (daily averages).

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight32°FLowWSW 1 mphMostly Clear
  2. Sunday58°FHighLow 35°FSW 2–9 mphSunny
  3. Monday63°FHighLow 38°FW 3 mphSunny
  4. Tuesday68°FHighLow 40°FWSW 5 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday65°FHighLow 42°FWSW 0–5 mphMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
  6. Thursday54°FHighLow 32°FN 6–10 mphChance Light Rain
  7. Friday49°FHighLow 30°FNNW 5–8 mphMostly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (39.01, −86.51). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Lake Monroe?
538.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 556.0 ft) and released through Monroe Lake Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Lake Monroe need to be full?
Lake Monroe needs 0.46 ft more water to reach full pool (538.0 ft), as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Lake Monroe rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.07 ft in the last 7 days and −0.04 ft in 24 hours, to 537.54 ft on 8:25 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Lake Monroe last full?
It was last at or above full pool (538.0 ft) on Oct 4, 2026. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 0.46 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Lake Monroe reached 557.22 ft on May 4, 2011. The lowest was 533.65 ft on Nov 13, 2005 (USACE data since 2002; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Lake Monroe changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 537.36 ft (Nov 17, 2025) to 551.07 ft (May 29, 2026), a swing of 13.71 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 8:25 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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