What is the current water level of Youghiogheny River Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 1,439.33 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Youghiogheny River 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 03077000 · USACE LRP/Youghiogheny-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.

Youghiogheny River Lake water level — Pennsylvania

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

Youghiogheny River Lake in Pennsylvania was last measured at 1,439.33 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.3 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Youghiogheny River Lake · Pennsylvania

Pool elevation: 1,439.33 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 153,376 acre-ft
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 03077000 · USACE LRP/Youghiogheny-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 Youghiogheny River Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Deep Creek Lake	MD	2,462.37 ft	33 km
Savage River Reservoir	MD	1,457.05 ft	38 km
Cheat Lake	WV	869.41 ft	43 km
Jennings Randolph Lake	MD	1,461.11 ft	46 km
Loyalhanna Creek Lake	PA	923.85 ft	74 km
Conemaugh Lake	PA	907.38 ft	74 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Youghiogheny River Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:30 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 1,439.33 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Youghiogheny River 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 03077000 · USACE LRP/Youghiogheny-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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