Lake Mead water level

1,037.2 feet, down 0.5 ft this week. Updated Oct 19, 2026.

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Past 12 months

Lake Mead level chart

Elevation1,037.2ft
Below full pool191.8ft
Past week-0.5ft
vs. a year ago-20.4ft
1,0351,0461,0571,068Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

As of Oct 19, 2026 · Bureau of Reclamation · updated daily

DateElevation (ft)Storage (acre-feet)
Oct 19, 20261,037.186,784,840
Oct 18, 20261,037.246,788,920
Oct 17, 20261,037.316,793,670
Oct 16, 20261,037.436,801,830
Oct 15, 20261,037.536,808,630
Oct 14, 20261,037.546,809,310
Oct 13, 20261,037.626,814,760
Oct 12, 20261,037.656,816,800
Oct 11, 20261,037.716,820,890
Oct 10, 20261,037.656,816,800
Oct 9, 20261,037.606,813,390
Oct 8, 20261,037.616,814,080
Oct 7, 20261,037.696,819,520
Oct 6, 20261,037.766,824,290

Full pool for Lake Mead is 1,229 feet. Low water can close launch ramps and expose hazards, so check ramp status before you tow.

Good to know

Questions about Lake Mead

Can you rent a boat on Lake Mead?

Yes. Boat rentals for Lake Mead can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends.

What is the water level of Lake Mead today?

On 2026-10-19, Lake Mead was at 1,037.18 feet, 191.8 feet below full pool. That's down 0.47 feet from a week earlier. Source: Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily.