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Clark Canyon Reservoir conditions today

Clark Canyon Reservoir, Montana
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA, Public domain

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5,518.00ft

Up 0.98 ft this week

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Outlook. Monday: SSE wind 5 to 18 kt, gusts to 26 kt, high near 50°F, 78% chance of rain. Tuesday: SSW wind 7 to 10 kt, gusts to 18 kt, high near 42°F.

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Water level

5,518.00ft above sea level

+0.98 ft in 7 days

6.84 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Clark Canyon Reservoir was at 5,518.00 ft on October 26, rising 0.98 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 5,524.84 ft, so the lake is 6.84 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Montana
County
Beaverhead County
Surface area
4,925 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clark Canyon Dam & Reservoir
Coordinates
44.9693° N, 112.8723° W

About Clark Canyon Reservoir

Clark Canyon Reservoir covers about 4,925 acres in Beaverhead County, Montana and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Clark Canyon Dam & Reservoir, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.

Clark Canyon Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Clark Canyon Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSE wind 5 to 18 kt, gusts to 26 kt, high near 50°F, 78% chance of rain. 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 Clark Canyon Reservoir right now?

Clark Canyon Reservoir was at 5,518.00 ft on October 26, rising 0.98 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 5,524.84 ft, so the lake is 6.84 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Clark Canyon Reservoir?

Clark Canyon Reservoir covers about 4,925 acres (7.7 square miles) of surface water.

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