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Deer Creek Lake conditions today

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Water level

805.77ft

Down 1.40 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 73°F. Tuesday: E wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 72°F.

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Water level

805.77ft NGVD29

-1.40 ft in 7 days

2.40 ft below the October normal

Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Deer Creek Lake was at 805.77 ft on October 26, falling 1.40 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 808.17 ft, so the lake is 2.40 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Ohio
Surface area
1,270 acres
Level source
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Deer Creek Lake
Coordinates
39.6238° N, 83.2249° W

About Deer Creek Lake

Deer Creek Lake covers about 1,270 acres in Ohio and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Deer Creek Lake, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Deer Creek Lake questions

Is it windy on Deer Creek Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 73°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Deer Creek Lake right now?

Deer Creek Lake was at 805.77 ft on October 26, falling 1.40 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 808.17 ft, so the lake is 2.40 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Deer Creek Lake?

Deer Creek Lake covers about 1,270 acres (2.0 square miles) of surface water.

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