Black Canyon Reservoir
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (RISE)
SSW 5 mph · rain 1%
ENE 3 mph · rain 10%
Level history
Field notes
As of Oct 24, 2026, Black Canyon Reservoir stood at 2,487.94 (NAVD88) ft.
Reclamation reports storage of 21,351 acre-feet for the same day.
Over the past 7 days the lake has been falling (−3.43 ft), and it is −9.01 ft over 30 days.
Readings come from the Bureau of Reclamation's daily reservoir data for Black Canyon Reservoir, Diversion Dam, and Powerplant (EMM).
Lake facts
| Storage (latest) | 21,351 acre-feet |
|---|---|
| Gauge / station | Black Canyon Reservoir, Diversion Dam, and Powerplant (EMM) |
| Elevation datum | ft (NAVD88) |
| Gauge location | 43.9305, -116.4371 |
Nearby lakes
Common questions
Is Black Canyon Reservoir rising or falling?
Over the last 7 days it changed −3.43 ft and over 30 days −9.01 ft.
How full is Black Canyon Reservoir?
Reclamation 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 Reclamation's published data. Values can be revised later by the source agency.
Where does the data come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's RISE data portal (data.usbr.gov). Forecasts come from the National Weather Service.
Daily values published by the Bureau of Reclamation. Reclamation data are provisional and subject to revision unless otherwise noted. This page is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Bureau of Reclamation. See data sources.