Mann Creek Reservoir water level
Reservoir, Idaho, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 56 acre‑ft
History
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What this means
Water is short at Mann Creek Reservoir: the latest reading of 2,825.72 ft is below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 2.32 ft below the median of 2,828.04 ft for mid-October, based on 36 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2,827.15 ft (−1.43 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past week. The 30-day range is 2,825.63 ft – 2,825.86 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2,828.04 ft2.32 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2,825.00 ft – 2,840.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2,827.15 ft−1.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2,825.63 ft – 2,825.86 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2,825.63 ft – 2,885.20 ft
Boating and fishing at Mann Creek Reservoir
At low levels, launching can mean a long walk or a closed ramp, and shallow points stick out further than charts suggest.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Creek at Mouth near WeiserRiver gauge, Crane Creek | 4.6 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 9 mi |
| Weiser River near WeiserRiver gauge, Weiser River | 3.81 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Snake River at WeiserRiver gauge, Snake River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Weiser River near CambridgeRiver gauge, Weiser River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Payette River near PayetteRiver gauge, Payette River | 4.83 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 24 mi |
| Malheur River below Nevada Dam near ValeRiver gauge, Malheur River | 10.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Snake River at NyssaRiver gauge, Snake River | 7,670 cfs | Very low | −50.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Bully Creek ReservoirReservoir | 2,479.48 ft | Normal | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Mann Creek Reservoir compare with last year?
It is 1.43 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2,827.15 ft.
What is a normal level for Mann Creek Reservoir in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2,828.04 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2,825.00 ft and 2,840.32 ft, based on 36 years of records.
Is Mann Creek Reservoir really 2,825.72 ft deep?
No. 2,825.72 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Mann Creek Reservoir today?
On Oct 17, 2026, the surface elevation was 2,825.72 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is Mann Creek Reservoir rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mann Creek Reservoir normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation publishes a new reading once a day. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Station code
usbr:3663(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.39235, -116.89539(WGS84)- Update interval
- once a day
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (RISE), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 2,825.72 ft | 2026-10-17 06:00 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 56 acre‑ft | 2026-10-17 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: Mann Creek Reservoir (usbr:3663). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/mann-creek-reservoir
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