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SwedenBull Run Lake near Brightwood water level
Lake, Bull Run Lake, Oregon, United States
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Latest reading
Surface elevation
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What this means
The latest lake level at Bull Run Lake near Brightwood is 3,159.73 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this lake yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3,159.73 ft and 3,160.08 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Swimming and boating at Bull Run Lake near Brightwood
Without a published normal range, the trend is the most useful guide, and right now the water is falling.
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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run River at Lower Flume near BrightwoodRiver gauge, Bull Run River | 12.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 1.2 mi |
| Blazed Alder Creek near RhododendronRiver gauge, Blazed Alder Creek | 1.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Bull Run River near Multnomah FallsRiver gauge, Bull Run River | 31.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Fir Creek near BrightwoodRiver gauge, Fir Creek | 1.6 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| North Fork Bull Run River near Multnomah FallsRiver gauge, North Fork Bull Run River | 8.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| South Fork Bull Run River near Bull RunRiver gauge, South Fork Bull Run River | 5.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Columbia River below Bonneville DamRiver gauge, Columbia River | 6.16 ft | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Sandy River near MarmotRiver gauge, Sandy River | 201 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Bull Run Lake near Brightwood really 3,159.73 ft deep?
No. 3,159.73 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 Bull Run Lake near Brightwood today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT, the surface elevation was 3,159.73 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bull Run Lake near Brightwood rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bull Run Lake near Brightwood normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The 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 the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in 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:14138560(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.46095, -121.84397(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 | 3,159.73 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bull Run Lake near Brightwood (usgs:14138560). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/bull-run-lake-near-brightwood
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer