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Mississinewa Lake Water Level Today

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Mississinewa Lake, on the Mississinewa River in Indiana.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

728.39ft

msl · 12:45 AM EST, Nov 9, 2026

  • 8.61 ftbelow full pool (737.0 ft)
  • −0.59 ftin 24 h−4.78 ft in 7 days−8.94 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Mississinewa Lake full?

No. Mississinewa Lake is 8.61 ft below full pool (737.0 ft). It is 1.05 ft lower than a year ago (729.44 ft on Nov 9, 2025).

Mississinewa Lake level history

Full pool 737.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)
Nov 9, 2026728.39
Nov 8, 2026728.70
Nov 7, 2026729.29
Nov 6, 2026729.96
Nov 5, 2026731.03
Nov 4, 2026732.09
Nov 3, 2026732.72
Nov 2, 2026733.17
Nov 1, 2026733.22
Oct 31, 2026733.21
Oct 30, 2026732.94
Oct 29, 2026733.88
Oct 28, 2026734.78
Oct 27, 2026735.66
Oct 26, 2026736.29
Oct 25, 2026736.73
Oct 24, 2026737.16
Oct 23, 2026737.56
Oct 22, 2026737.62
Oct 21, 2026737.61
Oct 20, 2026737.60
Oct 19, 2026737.59
Oct 18, 2026737.59
Oct 17, 2026737.58
Oct 16, 2026737.57
Oct 15, 2026737.56
Oct 14, 2026737.52
Oct 13, 2026737.48
Oct 12, 2026737.43
Oct 11, 2026737.38
Oct 10, 2026737.33
  • Mississinewa Lake level
  • Full pool 737.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2002

Mississinewa Lake on Nov 9 in past years

Mississinewa Lake water level on Nov 9 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today728.39—−8.61 ft
2025729.44+1.05−7.56 ft
2024729.32+0.93−7.68 ft
2023727.93−0.46−9.07 ft
2022727.82−0.57−9.18 ft
2021739.42+11.03+2.42 ft
2020727.91−0.48−9.09 ft
2019727.87−0.52−9.13 ft
2018735.47+7.08−1.53 ft
2017729.24+0.85−7.76 ft
2016728.89+0.50−8.11 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2023.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
737.0 ft msl
Seasonal target today
723.7 ft+4.69 ft vs target
Summer / winter pool
737.0 / 712.0 ft
Top of flood pool
779.0 ft msl
Highest since 2002
777.49 ftJul 21, 2015
Lowest since 2002
703.80 ftJan 21, 2004
Data since
Jan 1, 2002
Dam
Mississinewa Damcompleted 1967
River
Mississinewa River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District
Dam location
Miami County
Gauge location
40.7167, −85.9581

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. Tonight36°FLowW 5–10 mphMostly Clear
  2. Monday59°FHighLow 41°FW 5–10 mphSunny
  3. Tuesday63°FHighLow 37°FW 5–10 mphSunny
  4. Wednesday61°FHighLow 38°FSE 0–10 mphPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
  5. Thursday47°FHighLow 30°FN 10–15 mphChance Rain Showers
  6. Friday42°FHighLow 29°FN 10–15 mphPartly Sunny
  7. Saturday45°FHighLow 31°FNW 5–10 mphMostly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (40.72, −85.96). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Mississinewa Lake?
737.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 779.0 ft) and released through Mississinewa Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Mississinewa Lake need to be full?
Mississinewa Lake needs 8.61 ft more water to reach full pool (737.0 ft), as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Mississinewa Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −4.78 ft in the last 7 days and −0.59 ft in 24 hours, to 728.39 ft on 12:45 AM EST, Nov 9, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Mississinewa Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (737.0 ft) on Oct 24, 2026. On Nov 9, 2026 it was 8.61 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Mississinewa Lake reached 777.49 ft on Jul 21, 2015. The lowest was 703.80 ft on Jan 21, 2004 (USACE data since 2002; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Mississinewa Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 712.11 ft (Jan 10, 2026) to 764.32 ft (Aug 20, 2026), a swing of 52.21 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 12:45 AM EST, Nov 9, 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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