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Rye Patch Reservoir water level

Rye Patch Reservoir, Nevada
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Current level

4,095.86ft above sea level

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
+0.01ft
Past 7 days
+0.30ft
Past 30 days
+0.72ft
Trend
Rising

Rye Patch Reservoir was at 4,095.86 ft on October 26, rising 0.30 ft over the past week.

Last 30 days

4095.04095.54096.0Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Rye Patch Reservoir daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft above sea level)Change
Oct 25, 20264,095.85+0.01
Oct 24, 20264,095.84+0.03
Oct 23, 20264,095.81+0.11
Oct 22, 20264,095.70+0.08
Oct 21, 20264,095.62+0.03
Oct 20, 20264,095.59+0.03
Oct 19, 20264,095.56+0.01
Oct 18, 20264,095.55+0.02
Oct 17, 20264,095.53+0.02
Oct 16, 20264,095.510.00
Oct 15, 20264,095.51+0.04
Oct 14, 20264,095.47+0.02
Oct 13, 20264,095.45-0.01
Oct 12, 20264,095.46-0.03

Reading these numbers

Readings are reservoir surface elevations in feet, as published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Compare them with ramp and dock elevations from the lake operator to judge whether a launch is usable.

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 Rye Patch Reservoir near Rye Patch, NV. 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.

Rye Patch Reservoir water level questions

What is the water level at Rye Patch Reservoir today?

Rye Patch Reservoir was at 4,095.86 ft on October 26, rising 0.30 ft over the past week.

Is Rye Patch Reservoir rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has risen (+0.30 ft), and it is +0.72 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Rye Patch Reservoir water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 10334500 (Rye Patch Reservoir near Rye Patch, NV). 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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