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OhioReservoir, Franklin County

Griggs Reservoir water level

Griggs Reservoir, Ohio
Photo: Bigmac85987, Public domain

Current level

755.67ft NGVD29

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Water temperature 60°F

Past 24 hours
0.00ft
Past 7 days
0.00ft
Past 30 days
-0.76ft
Trend
Steady

Griggs Reservoir was at 755.67 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (0.00 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 60°F.

Last 30 days

755.5756.0756.5757.0Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Griggs Reservoir daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NGVD29)Change
Oct 25, 2026755.670.00
Oct 24, 2026755.670.00
Oct 23, 2026755.67+0.01
Oct 22, 2026755.660.00
Oct 21, 2026755.66-0.01
Oct 20, 2026755.670.00
Oct 19, 2026755.67-0.01
Oct 18, 2026755.68-0.12
Oct 17, 2026755.80+0.03
Oct 16, 2026755.77-0.06
Oct 15, 2026755.83+0.24
Oct 14, 2026755.59+0.05
Oct 13, 2026755.54-0.03
Oct 12, 2026755.570.00

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains NGVD29 vs NAVD88.

Reservoir levels are managed. Operators lower them ahead of flood season, hold them for summer recreation, and draw them down for dam work. When the lake falls well below its usual level, shallow points and stumps start showing up in places that are normally safe.

High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.

The gauge is listed by USGS as Griggs Reservoir at Columbus OH. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.

Griggs Reservoir water level questions

What is the water level at Griggs Reservoir today?

Griggs Reservoir was at 755.67 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (0.00 ft). The gauge also reports a water temperature of 60°F.

Is Griggs Reservoir rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (0.00 ft), and it is -0.76 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Griggs Reservoir water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 03221500 (Griggs Reservoir at Columbus OH). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.

How often is this page updated?

The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.

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