Independence Lake
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (Water Data for the Nation)
SW 5 mph · rain 1%
SW 5 to 15 mph · rain 4%
Field notes
As of Oct 25, 2026, Independence Lake stood at 6,947.54 (NAVD88) ft.
Over the past 7 days the lake has been falling (−0.14 ft), and it is −0.92 ft over 30 days.
Compared with a year ago (6,948.76 ft, same time of day), the lake is 1.22 ft lower.
Readings come from the USGS gauge “INDEPENDENCE LK NR TRUCKEE CA”. Gauge elevations are not directly comparable between lakes because each uses its own datum.
Lake facts
| Gauge / station | INDEPENDENCE LK NR TRUCKEE CA |
|---|---|
| Elevation datum | ft (NAVD88) |
| Gauge location | 39.4518, -120.2907 |
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Common questions
Is Independence Lake rising or falling?
Over the last 7 days it changed −0.14 ft and over 30 days −0.92 ft.
How full is Independence Lake?
USGS publishes the water surface elevation for this gauge but not a percent-full figure, so we don't show one rather than estimate it.
How often is this page updated?
The page is rebuilt automatically every day from USGS's published data. Values can be revised later by the source agency.
Where does the data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey's Water Data API (api.waterdata.usgs.gov), which publishes readings from USGS and partner gauges. Forecasts come from the National Weather Service.
Latest instantaneous reading; 7-day, 30-day and year-ago changes compare readings at the same hour. USGS data are provisional and subject to revision. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by the USGS. See data sources.