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Hinckley Reservoir water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

1,201.16ft NAVD88

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
-0.16ft
Past 7 days
-0.77ft
Past 30 days
-3.64ft
Trend
Falling

Hinckley Reservoir was at 1,201.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.77 ft over the past week.

Last 30 days

1198120012031205Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Hinckley Reservoir daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NAVD88)Change
Oct 25, 20261,201.32-0.28
Oct 24, 20261,201.60-0.24
Oct 23, 20261,201.84-0.19
Oct 22, 20261,202.03-0.08
Oct 21, 20261,202.11+0.03
Oct 20, 20261,202.08+0.15
Oct 19, 20261,201.93+0.42
Oct 18, 20261,201.51+0.89
Oct 17, 20261,200.62+0.92
Oct 16, 20261,199.70+0.57
Oct 15, 20261,199.13+0.77
Oct 14, 20261,198.36+0.19
Oct 13, 20261,198.17-0.21
Oct 12, 20261,198.38-0.31

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88), the current national reference. Older dam documents often quote NGVD29 instead, which can differ by a few feet. See 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 Hinckley Reservoir at Hinckley NY. 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.

Hinckley Reservoir water level questions

What is the water level at Hinckley Reservoir today?

Hinckley Reservoir was at 1,201.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.77 ft over the past week.

Is Hinckley Reservoir rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-0.77 ft), and it is -3.64 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Hinckley Reservoir water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 01343900 (Hinckley Reservoir at Hinckley NY). 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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