Prineville Reservoir Water Level Today
Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Prineville Reservoir, on the Crooked River in Oregon.
Updated · Source: Bureau of ReclamationReclamation
Water level
3,175.13ft
- 59.67 ftbelow full pool (3,234.8 ft)
- −0.01 ftin 24 h−0.15 ft in 7 days−0.95 ft in 30 days
- Full pool
- 1 yr ago
Is Prineville Reservoir full?
No. Prineville Reservoir is 59.67 ft below full pool (3,234.8 ft). It is 30.12 ft lower than a year ago (3,205.25 ft on Nov 7, 2025).
Prineville Reservoir level history
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,175.13 | — |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3,175.14 | — |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,175.16 | — |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,175.18 | — |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,175.19 | — |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,175.21 | — |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,175.24 | — |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,175.28 | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,175.32 | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,175.37 | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,175.38 | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,175.40 | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3,175.39 | — |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3,175.40 | — |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3,175.41 | — |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3,175.41 | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3,175.45 | — |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3,175.44 | — |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3,175.48 | — |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3,175.51 | — |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3,175.55 | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3,175.57 | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3,175.63 | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3,175.66 | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3,175.70 | — |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3,175.75 | — |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3,175.82 | — |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3,175.88 | — |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3,175.94 | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3,176.02 | — |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 3,176.08 | — |
Full pool 3,234.8 ftLow 3,175.13 ft · Nov 7High 3,219.86 ft · Apr 4
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 3,175.13 | 3,175.24 |
| Oct 2026 | 3,175.32 | 3,176.83 |
| Sep 2026 | 3,177.16 | 3,183.24 |
| Aug 2026 | 3,183.92 | 3,193.52 |
| Jul 2026 | 3,194.23 | 3,202.76 |
| Jun 2026 | 3,203.38 | 3,210.09 |
| May 2026 | 3,210.32 | 3,217.27 |
| Apr 2026 | 3,217.65 | 3,219.86 |
| Mar 2026 | 3,214.87 | 3,219.82 |
| Feb 2026 | 3,209.59 | 3,214.18 |
| Jan 2026 | 3,207.17 | 3,209.59 |
| Dec 2025 | 3,203.88 | 3,206.89 |
| Nov 2025 | 3,204.24 | 3,205.25 |
Full pool 3,234.8 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,175.13 | 3,219.82 |
| 2025 | 3,203.89 | 3,234.81 |
| 2024 | 3,206.99 | 3,235.36 |
| 2023 | 3,156.75 | 3,235.41 |
| 2022 | 3,153.81 | 3,186.99 |
| 2021 | 3,169.79 | 3,212.33 |
| 2020 | 3,185.18 | 3,221.96 |
| 2019 | 3,190.76 | 3,235.29 |
| 2018 | 3,190.25 | 3,224.97 |
| 2017 | 3,197.77 | 3,235.18 |
| 2016 | 3,197.77 | 3,199.13 |
Full pool 3,234.8 ftHighest 3,242.70 ft · Apr 20, 1984Lowest 3,153.69 ft · Dec 23, 2022
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,153.73 | 3,234.53 |
| 2010s | 3,183.69 | 3,237.47 |
| 2000s | 3,186.87 | 3,236.07 |
| 1990s | 3,162.28 | 3,241.27 |
| 1980s | 3,201.26 | 3,242.20 |
| 1970s | 3,178.06 | 3,238.70 |
- Prineville Reservoir level
- Full pool 3,234.8 ft
- Above full pool
Prineville Reservoir on Nov 7 in past years
Lake facts
- Highest since 1975
- 3,242.70 ftApr 20, 1984
- Lowest since 1975
- 3,153.69 ftDec 23, 2022
- Data since
- Oct 1, 1975
- Dam
- Arthur R. Bowman Damcompleted 1961
- River
- Crooked River
- Owned by
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Dam location
- Crook County
- Gauge location
- 44.1113, −120.7874
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Oct 1, 1975 to today (daily averages).
Weather on the lake
- This Afternoon53°FHighLow 33°FNW 3 mphMostly Cloudy
- Tonight33°FLowSE 2–7 mphMostly Cloudy
- Monday59°FHighLow 38°FS 7–16 mphRain Showers Likely
- Tuesday63°FHighLow 39°FS 6–12 mphPartly Sunny
- Wednesday68°FHighLow 39°FSE 7–15 mphMostly Sunny
- Thursday66°FHighLow 38°FSE 7–14 mphPartly Sunny
- Friday61°FHighLow 37°FS 12–22 mphMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (44.11, −120.79). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Prineville Reservoir?
3,234.8 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Arthur R. Bowman Dam.
How much does Prineville Reservoir need to be full?
Prineville Reservoir needs 59.67 ft more water to reach full pool (3,234.8 ft), as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Prineville Reservoir rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.15 ft in the last 7 days and −0.01 ft in 24 hours, to 3,175.13 ft on Nov 7, 2026 (Bureau of Reclamation).
When was Prineville Reservoir last full?
It was last at or above full pool (3,234.8 ft) on May 10, 2025. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 59.67 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Prineville Reservoir reached 3,242.70 ft on Apr 20, 1984. The lowest was 3,153.69 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (Reclamation data since 1975; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Prineville Reservoir changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 3,175.13 ft (Nov 7, 2026) to 3,219.86 ft (Apr 4, 2026), a swing of 44.73 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated every day with the daily reading of the Bureau of Reclamation, which is usually published one or two days later. The last reading is from Nov 7, 2026.
Where this data comes from
Daily elevation from the Bureau of Reclamation (data.usbr.gov). Updated once a day. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.
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