Water level
637.94ft NGVD29
-0.99 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Cataract Lake was at 637.94 ft on October 26, falling 0.99 ft over the past week.
IndianaReservoir, 1,235 acres
Cataract Lake conditions today
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637.94ft
Down 0.99 ft this week
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 73°F. Tuesday: S wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 72°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Indiana
- Surface area
- 1,235 acres
- Elevation
- 637 ft
- USGS gauge
- 03358900, Cagles Mill Lake near Manhattan, IN
- Coordinates
- 39.4645° N, 86.8829° W
Background reading: Cataract Lake on Wikipedia
About Cataract Lake
Set in Indiana, Cataract Lake is a 1,235-acre reservoir. The water surface sits about 637 ft above sea level.
We read the level from USGS gauge 03358900, listed as Cagles Mill Lake near Manhattan, IN. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Cataract Lake questions
Is it windy on Cataract Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 73°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Cataract Lake right now?
Cataract Lake was at 637.94 ft on October 26, falling 0.99 ft over the past week.
How big is Cataract Lake?
Cataract Lake covers about 1,235 acres (1.9 square miles) of surface water.
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