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Salamonie Lake Water Level Today

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

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

747.87ft

msl · 3:00 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026

  • 7.13 ftbelow full pool (755.0 ft)
  • −0.11 ftin 24 h−2.31 ft in 7 days−12.12 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Salamonie Lake full?

No. Salamonie Lake is 7.13 ft below full pool (755.0 ft). It is 0.73 ft lower than a year ago (748.60 ft on Nov 8, 2025).

Salamonie Lake level history

Full pool 755.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 8, 2026747.87—
Nov 7, 2026748.00—
Nov 6, 2026748.09—
Nov 5, 2026748.19—
Nov 4, 2026748.29—
Nov 3, 2026748.69—
Nov 2, 2026749.36—
Nov 1, 2026750.18—
Oct 31, 2026751.04—
Oct 30, 2026751.82—
Oct 29, 2026752.41—
Oct 28, 2026752.84—
Oct 26, 2026753.17—
Oct 21, 2026753.42—
Oct 19, 2026753.52—
Oct 18, 2026753.54—
Oct 17, 2026753.57—
Oct 16, 2026753.70—
Oct 15, 2026754.45—
Oct 14, 2026755.66—
Oct 13, 2026756.31—
Oct 12, 2026757.47—
Oct 11, 2026758.12—
Oct 10, 2026759.27—
Oct 9, 2026759.99—
  • Salamonie Lake level
  • Full pool 755.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2002

Salamonie Lake on Nov 8 in past years

Salamonie Lake water level on Nov 8 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today747.87—−7.13 ft
2025748.60+0.73−6.40 ft
2024738.73−9.14−16.27 ft
2023739.21−8.66−15.79 ft
2022752.62+4.75−2.38 ft
2021757.50+9.63+2.50 ft
2020739.08−8.79−15.92 ft
2019738.54−9.33−16.46 ft
2018753.04+5.17−1.96 ft
2017739.74−8.13−15.26 ft
2016739.46−8.41−15.54 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2024.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
755.0 ft msl
Seasonal target today
739.4 ft+8.44 ft vs target
Summer / winter pool
755.0 / 730.0 ft
Top of flood pool
793.0 ft msl
Highest since 2002
793.33 ftJun 30, 2015
Lowest since 2002
726.13 ftNov 29, 2013
Data since
Jan 1, 2002
Dam
Salamonie Damcompleted 1966
River
Salamonie River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District
Dam location
Wabash County
Gauge location
40.8072, −85.6773

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 Afternoon58°FHighLow 36°FW 10–15 mphSunny
  2. Tonight36°FLowW 5–10 mphMostly Clear
  3. Monday58°FHighLow 40°FW 5 mphSunny
  4. Tuesday63°FHighLow 37°FW 5–10 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday60°FHighLow 38°FSE 0–5 mphPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
  6. Thursday47°FHighLow 30°FN 10–15 mphChance Rain Showers
  7. Friday42°FHighLow 28°FN 5–10 mphPartly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (40.81, −85.68). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Salamonie Lake?
755.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 793.0 ft) and released through Salamonie Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Salamonie Lake need to be full?
Salamonie Lake needs 7.13 ft more water to reach full pool (755.0 ft), as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Salamonie Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −2.31 ft in the last 7 days and −0.11 ft in 24 hours, to 747.87 ft on 3:00 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Salamonie Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (755.0 ft) on Oct 14, 2026. On Nov 8, 2026 it was 7.13 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Salamonie Lake reached 793.33 ft on Jun 30, 2015. The lowest was 726.13 ft on Nov 29, 2013 (USACE data since 2002; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Salamonie Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 730.17 ft (Dec 15, 2025) to 773.83 ft (Aug 21, 2026), a swing of 43.66 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 3:00 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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