Seneca Power Upper Reservoir water level — Pennsylvania
Seneca Power Upper Reservoir in Pennsylvania was last measured at 2,066.59 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−4.3 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.
- Pool elevation
- 2,066.59 ft
- % of conservation pool full
- Not reported
- Storage
- 6,040 acre-ft
- Recent trend
- ↓Falling
Datum NAVD88. 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.
−4.3 ft over the trend window
Recent trend
The last ~21 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).
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 LRP/SenecaPower-Upper, 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.
| Lake | State | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Reservoir | PA | 1,327.00 ft | 1 km |
| East Branch Clarion River Lake | PA | 1,664.28 ft | 46 km |
| Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point | NY | 1,308.35 ft | 48 km |
| Tionesta Creek Reservoir | PA | 1,089.87 ft | 54 km |
| Union City Reservoir on French Creek | PA | 1,217.09 ft | 74 km |
| Woodcock Creek Lake | PA | 1,181.80 ft | 92 km |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current water level of Seneca Power Upper Reservoir?
- As of Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 2,066.59 ft (datum NAVD88). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
- Is Seneca Power Upper Reservoir 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 LRP/SenecaPower-Upper, 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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