What is the current water level of Buckeye Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 892.41 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Buckeye Lake 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 395540082291600, 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.

Buckeye Lake water level — Ohio

Ohio · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00) Provisional

Buckeye Lake in Ohio was last measured at 892.41 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.4 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Buckeye Lake · Ohio

Pool elevation: 892.41 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: ↑Rising

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 395540082291600, 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 Buckeye Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Dillon Lake	OH	737.90 ft	35 km
Hoover Reservoir at Central College	OH	891.45 ft	39 km
Alum Creek Lake	OH	888.56 ft	50 km
Griggs Reservoir at Columbus	OH	755.84 ft	53 km
Tom Jenkins Lake	OH	721.55 ft	57 km
Mohawk	OH	810.90 ft	58 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Buckeye Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 892.41 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Buckeye Lake 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 395540082291600, 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.

More in Ohio

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