Oradell Reservoir at Oradell water level — New Jersey

New Jersey · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 1:15 PM (UTC-04:00) Provisional

Oradell Reservoir at Oradell in New Jersey was last measured at 15.47 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:15 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.2 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Oradell Reservoir at Oradell · New Jersey
Pool elevation
15.47 ft

Datum NGVD29. This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
Not reported
Recent trend
↓Falling

−0.2 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

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

21.6ft14.1ftApr 15 – Jul 14

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 01378480, 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 Oradell Reservoir at Oradell, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Woodcliff Lake at Hillsdale NJ 93.19 ft 7 km
Lake Tappan at Old Tappan NJ 54.97 ft 7 km
Wanaque Reservoir at Wanaque NJ 294.66 ft 24 km
Boonton Reservoir at Boonton NJ 304.61 ft 32 km
Greenwood Lake at Awosting NJ 618.53 ft 34 km
Baisley Pond at South Ozone Park NY 5.63 ft 37 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Oradell Reservoir at Oradell?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:15 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 15.47 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Oradell Reservoir at Oradell 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 01378480, 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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