Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH water level
Reservoir, Clarence J Brown Reservoir, Ohio, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Surface elevation
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What this means
There is plenty of water in Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH: 1,011.06 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1,010.86 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.20 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1,010.81 ft, a difference of +0.25 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1,010.89 ft and 1,012.08 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1,010.86 ft0.20 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1,010.59 ft – 1,011.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1,010.81 ft+0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1,010.89 ft – 1,012.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1,009.02 ft – 1,014.06 ft
Swimming and boating at Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH
High water can flood ramps, parking areas and shoreline campsites, and it carries floating debris. Expect some no-wake zones to be extended.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River at St Paris Pike at Eagle City OHRiver gauge, Mad River | 231 cfs | High | 4.6 mi | |
| Mad River near Springfield OHRiver gauge, Mad River | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | 7 mi | |
| Little Miami River near Oldtown OHRiver gauge, Little Miami River | 81.7 cfs | Very high | 17 mi | |
| Mad River near Dayton OHRiver gauge, Mad River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | 21 mi | |
| Great Miami River at Taylorsville OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | 23 mi | |
| Great Miami River at Troy OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | 24 mi | |
| Bokengehalas Creek at De Graff OHRiver gauge, Bokengehalas Creek | 41.0 cfs | Very high | 26 mi | |
| Great Miami River at Dayton OHRiver gauge, Great Miami River | 24.52 ft | Below flood stage | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.25 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,010.81 ft.
How often is Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT.
What is the water level of Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,011.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03268090(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.95034, -83.74743(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 1,011.06 ft | 2026-10-16 20:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clarence J Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH (usgs:03268090). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/ohio/clarence-j-brown-reservoir-near-springfield-oh
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