What is the current water level of Griggs Reservoir at Columbus?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 755.84 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Griggs Reservoir at Columbus 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 03221500, 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.

Griggs Reservoir at Columbus water level — Ohio

Ohio · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (UTC-04:00) Provisional

Griggs Reservoir at Columbus in Ohio was last measured at 755.84 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.3 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Griggs Reservoir at Columbus · Ohio

Pool elevation: 755.84 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
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 03221500, 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 Griggs Reservoir at Columbus, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
O'shaughnessy Reservoir	OH	848.58 ft	16 km
Hoover Reservoir at Central College	OH	891.45 ft	21 km
Alum Creek Lake	OH	888.56 ft	22 km
Delaware Lake	OH	915.59 ft	38 km
Deer Creek Lake	OH	810.53 ft	45 km
Buckeye Lake	OH	892.41 ft	53 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Griggs Reservoir at Columbus?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 755.84 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Griggs Reservoir at Columbus 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 03221500, 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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