Lake Levels DailyLake Levels Daily

Schoharie Reservoir Water Level Today

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Schoharie Reservoir, on the Schoharie Creek in New York.

Updated · Source: USGS 01350100 Provisional

Water level Provisional

1,116.05ft

msl · 7:15 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026

  • 13.95 ftbelow full pool (1,130.0 ft)
  • +0.07 ftin 24 h−1.18 ft in 7 days−13.94 ft in 30 days
1,1001,1101,1201,1301,1401,1001,1101,1201,1301,1401,1001,1101,1201,1301,140
  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Schoharie Reservoir full?

No. Schoharie Reservoir is 13.95 ft below full pool (1,130.0 ft). It is 14.42 ft higher than a year ago (1,101.63 ft on Nov 8, 2025).

Schoharie Reservoir level history

Full pool 1,130.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 8, 20261,116.05—
Nov 7, 20261,116.02—
Nov 6, 20261,116.11—
Nov 5, 20261,116.22—
Nov 4, 20261,116.45—
Nov 3, 20261,116.71—
Nov 2, 20261,116.97—
Nov 1, 20261,117.23—
Oct 31, 20261,117.48—
Oct 30, 20261,117.71—
Oct 29, 20261,117.94—
Oct 28, 20261,118.40—
Oct 27, 20261,119.25—
Oct 26, 20261,120.49—
Oct 25, 20261,121.76—
Oct 24, 20261,123.00—
Oct 23, 20261,124.22—
Oct 22, 20261,125.40—
Oct 21, 20261,126.46—
Oct 20, 20261,127.38—
Oct 19, 20261,128.15—
Oct 18, 20261,128.72—
Oct 17, 20261,129.16—
Oct 16, 20261,129.55—
Oct 15, 20261,129.91—
Oct 14, 20261,130.11—
Oct 13, 20261,130.21—
Oct 12, 20261,130.26—
Oct 11, 20261,129.94—
Oct 10, 20261,129.95—
Oct 9, 20261,129.99—
  • Schoharie Reservoir level
  • Full pool 1,130.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USGS · Daily averages since 1973

Schoharie Reservoir on Nov 8 in past years

Schoharie Reservoir water level on Nov 8 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today1,116.05—−13.95 ft
20251,101.63−14.42−28.37 ft
20241,096.39−19.66−33.61 ft
20231,123.21+7.16−6.79 ft
20221,116.72+0.67−13.28 ft
20211,125.75+9.70−4.25 ft
20201,119.27+3.22−10.73 ft
20191,125.81+9.76−4.19 ft
20181,126.74+10.69−3.26 ft
20171,114.77−1.28−15.23 ft
20161,077.61−38.44−52.39 ft

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

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
1,130.0 ft msl
Highest since 1973
1,133.35 ftJan 19, 1996
Lowest since 1973
1,062.92 ftOct 28, 1973
Data since
Jan 1, 1973
Dam
Gilboa Damcompleted 1926
River
Schoharie Creek
Owned by
Nycdep Dams West of the Hudson River
Dam location
Schoharie County
Gauge location
42.3557, −74.4443

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jan 1, 1973 to today (daily averages).

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight39°FLowW 2–6 mphMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
  2. Monday48°FHighLow 36°FNW 7–10 mphRain Showers Likely
  3. Tuesday57°FHighLow 36°FW 5–8 mphPartly Sunny
  4. Wednesday55°FHighLow 32°FW 2–6 mphMostly Sunny
  5. Thursday47°FHighLow 29°FE 0–3 mphChance Light Rain
  6. Friday37°FHighLow 25°FNE 6 mphRain and Snow
  7. Saturday38°FHighLow 25°FNW 8 mphLight Snow Likely

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (42.36, −74.44). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

Nearby lakes

Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Schoharie Reservoir?
1,130.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Gilboa Dam.
How much does Schoharie Reservoir need to be full?
Schoharie Reservoir needs 13.95 ft more water to reach full pool (1,130.0 ft), as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Schoharie Reservoir rising or falling?
It is falling: −1.18 ft in the last 7 days and +0.07 ft in 24 hours, to 1,116.05 ft on 7:15 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026 (US Geological Survey).
When was Schoharie Reservoir last full?
It was last at or above full pool (1,130.0 ft) on Oct 14, 2026. On Nov 8, 2026 it was 13.95 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Schoharie Reservoir reached 1,133.35 ft on Jan 19, 1996. The lowest was 1,062.92 ft on Oct 28, 1973 (USGS data since 1973; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Schoharie Reservoir changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 1,090.49 ft (Mar 4, 2026) to 1,131.02 ft (Jul 30, 2026), a swing of 40.53 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Geological Survey. The last reading is from 7:15 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Reservoir gauge 01350100 of the US Geological Survey (waterdata.usgs.gov). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

Lake Levels Daily is an independent site, not affiliated with TWDB, LCRA, USACE, USGS, NOAA, TVA or any lake operator. Check official sources before making safety decisions.