What is the current water level of Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 11:45 AM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 784.51 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USGS site 03351700, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis water level — Indiana

Indiana · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 11:45 AM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis in Indiana was last measured at 784.51 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 14, 2026, 11:45 AM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.1 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis · Indiana

Pool elevation: 784.51 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 22,040 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USGS site 03351700, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Morse Reservoir at Noblesville	IN	809.60 ft	20 km
Eagle Creek Reservoir	IN	790.57 ft	29 km
Mississinewa Lake at Peoria	IN	737.27 ft	90 km
Cagles Mill Lake	IN	640.56 ft	93 km
Cm Harden Lake	IN	664.22 ft	95 km
Cecil M. Harden Lake at Ferndale	IN	662.61 ft	95 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 11:45 AM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 784.51 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Geist Reservoir at Indianapolis full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USGS site 03351700, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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