What is the current water level of Paint Creek Lake?

As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 798.42 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Paint Creek 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 USACE LRH/PaintCr-Lake, 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.

Paint Creek Lake water level — Ohio

Ohio · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Paint Creek Lake in Ohio was last measured at 798.42 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.4 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Paint Creek Lake · Ohio

Pool elevation: 798.42 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 14,048 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

Recent trend

The last ~5 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: USACE LRH/PaintCr-Lake, 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 Paint Creek Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Deer Creek Lake	OH	810.53 ft	43 km
Caesar Creek Lake	OH	849.38 ft	66 km
Caesar Creek Lake at Wellman	OH	849.27 ft	66 km
Harsha Lake	OH	735.90 ft	73 km
East Fork Lake	OH	734.46 ft	73 km
Cj Brown Reservoir	OH	1,012.16 ft	84 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Paint Creek Lake?: As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 798.42 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Paint Creek 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 USACE LRH/PaintCr-Lake, 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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