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Raccoon Lake Water Level Today

Also known as Cecil M. Harden Lake

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

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

650.90ft

msl · 3:15 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026

  • 11.10 ftbelow full pool (662.0 ft)
  • 31,315acre-ft in storage
  • −0.55 ftin 24 h−3.77 ft in 7 days−11.04 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Raccoon Lake full?

No. Raccoon Lake is 11.10 ft below full pool (662.0 ft). It is 0.56 ft lower than a year ago (651.46 ft on Nov 8, 2025).

Raccoon Lake level history

Full pool 662.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 8, 2026650.90—
Nov 7, 2026651.53—
Nov 6, 2026652.08—
Nov 5, 2026652.61—
Nov 4, 2026653.12—
Nov 3, 2026653.61—
Nov 2, 2026654.14—
Nov 1, 2026654.67—
Oct 31, 2026655.19—
Oct 30, 2026655.70—
Oct 29, 2026656.20—
Oct 28, 2026656.69—
Oct 27, 2026657.19—
Oct 26, 2026657.72—
Oct 25, 2026658.31—
Oct 24, 2026658.92—
Oct 23, 2026659.52—
Oct 22, 2026660.11—
Oct 21, 2026660.71—
Oct 20, 2026661.28—
Oct 19, 2026661.71—
Oct 18, 2026661.80—
Oct 17, 2026661.83—
Oct 16, 2026661.86—
Oct 15, 2026661.85—
Oct 14, 2026661.85—
Oct 13, 2026661.86—
Oct 12, 2026661.88—
Oct 11, 2026661.90—
Oct 10, 2026661.92—
Oct 9, 2026661.94—
  • Raccoon Lake level
  • Full pool 662.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2002

Raccoon Lake on Nov 8 in past years

Raccoon Lake water level on Nov 8 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today650.90—−11.10 ft
2025651.46+0.56−10.54 ft
2024651.21+0.31−10.79 ft
2023651.72+0.82−10.28 ft
2022651.43+0.53−10.57 ft
2021665.71+14.81+3.71 ft
2020652.07+1.17−9.93 ft
2019651.80+0.90−10.20 ft
2018662.17+11.27+0.17 ft
2017653.06+2.16−8.94 ft
2016653.99+3.09−8.01 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2008.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
662.0 ft msl
Seasonal target today
652.3 ft−1.44 ft vs target
Summer / winter pool
662.0 / 640.0 ft
Top of flood pool
690.0 ft msl
Highest since 2002
689.89 ftJul 21, 2015
Lowest since 2002
638.59 ftFeb 10, 2026
Data since
Jan 1, 2002
Dam
Cecil M. Harden Damcompleted 1960
River
Big Raccoon Creek
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
Dam location
Parke County
Gauge location
39.7167, −87.0717

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. This Afternoon59°FHighLow 36°FSW 12 mphSunny
  2. Tonight36°FLowWNW 2–7 mphClear
  3. Monday61°FHighLow 39°FWNW 1–5 mphSunny
  4. Tuesday66°FHighLow 41°FWSW 5 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday64°FHighLow 41°FSSW 1–6 mphPartly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
  6. Thursday50°FHighLow 32°FN 12–15 mphChance Light Rain
  7. Friday45°FHighLow 28°FNNW 8–12 mphPartly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (39.72, −87.07). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Raccoon Lake?
662.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 690.0 ft) and released through Cecil M. Harden Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Raccoon Lake need to be full?
Raccoon Lake needs 11.10 ft more water to reach full pool (662.0 ft), as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Raccoon Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −3.77 ft in the last 7 days and −0.55 ft in 24 hours, to 650.90 ft on 3:15 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Raccoon Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (662.0 ft) on Oct 6, 2026. On Nov 8, 2026 it was 11.10 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Raccoon Lake reached 689.89 ft on Jul 21, 2015. The lowest was 638.59 ft on Feb 10, 2026 (USACE data since 2002; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Raccoon Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 638.59 ft (Feb 10, 2026) to 668.77 ft (Aug 25, 2026), a swing of 30.18 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 3:15 PM EST, Nov 8, 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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