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Patoka Lake Water Level Today

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Patoka Lake, on the Patoka River in Indiana.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

537.28ft

msl · 8:15 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026

  • 1.28 ftabove full pool (536.0 ft)
  • 190,614acre-ft in storage
  • −0.08 ftin 24 h−0.18 ft in 7 days−1.36 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Patoka Lake full?

Yes. Patoka Lake is at full pool and 1.28 ft into its flood pool.

Patoka Lake level history

Full pool 536.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 7, 2026537.28—
Nov 6, 2026537.38—
Nov 5, 2026537.45—
Nov 4, 2026537.44—
Nov 3, 2026537.37—
Nov 2, 2026537.38—
Nov 1, 2026537.42—
Oct 31, 2026537.46—
Oct 30, 2026537.51—
Oct 29, 2026537.58—
Oct 28, 2026537.65—
Oct 27, 2026537.72—
Oct 26, 2026537.78—
Oct 25, 2026537.85—
Oct 24, 2026537.92—
Oct 23, 2026537.99—
Oct 22, 2026538.06—
Oct 21, 2026538.14—
Oct 20, 2026538.21—
Oct 19, 2026538.29—
Oct 18, 2026538.36—
Oct 17, 2026538.44—
Oct 16, 2026538.51—
Oct 15, 2026538.54—
Oct 14, 2026538.52—
Oct 13, 2026538.52—
Oct 12, 2026538.54—
Oct 11, 2026538.55—
Oct 10, 2026538.56—
Oct 9, 2026538.57—
Oct 8, 2026538.64—
  • Patoka Lake level
  • Full pool 536.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2002

Patoka Lake on Nov 7 in past years

Patoka Lake water level on Nov 7 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today537.28—+1.28 ft
2025535.35−1.93−0.65 ft
2024533.44−3.84−2.56 ft
2023534.63−2.65−1.37 ft
2022534.78−2.50−1.22 ft
2021535.42−1.86−0.58 ft
2020535.55−1.73−0.45 ft
2019538.96+1.68+2.96 ft
2018538.83+1.55+2.83 ft
2017535.15−2.13−0.85 ft
2016533.79−3.49−2.21 ft

Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2019.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
536.0 ft msl
Seasonal target today
535.3 ft+1.97 ft vs target
Summer / winter pool
536.0 / 532.0 ft
Top of flood pool
548.0 ft msl
Highest since 2002
549.51 ftMay 3, 2011
Lowest since 2002
531.42 ftDec 1, 2012
Data since
Jan 1, 2002
Dam
Patoka Lake Damcompleted 1978
River
Patoka River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
Dam location
Dubois County
Gauge location
38.4342, −86.7089

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jan 1, 2002 to today (daily averages).

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight31°FLowNW 1 mphAreas Of Frost
  2. Sunday61°FHighLow 34°FW 0–7 mphWidespread Frost then Sunny
  3. Monday63°FHighLow 38°FW 2 mphAreas Of Fog then Sunny
  4. Tuesday68°FHighLow 40°FSW 5 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday66°FHighLow 42°FSW 0–3 mphMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
  6. Thursday56°FHighLow 32°FN 6–10 mphChance Rain Showers
  7. Friday50°FHighLow 30°FN 5–8 mphMostly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (38.43, −86.71). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Patoka Lake?
536.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 548.0 ft) and released through Patoka Lake Dam when conditions downstream allow.
Is Patoka Lake above full pool?
Yes. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 1.28 ft above full pool, in the flood pool. Operators release that water downstream when conditions allow.
Is Patoka Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.18 ft in the last 7 days and −0.08 ft in 24 hours, to 537.28 ft on 8:15 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
What is the highest level in our data?
Patoka Lake reached 549.51 ft on May 3, 2011. The lowest was 531.42 ft on Dec 1, 2012 (USACE data since 2002; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Patoka Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 531.77 ft (Feb 9, 2026) to 542.97 ft (Jul 1, 2026), a swing of 11.20 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 8:15 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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