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692.95ft
Up 0.32 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 52°F, 98% chance of rain. Tuesday: WSW wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 52°F, 70% chance of rain.
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692.95ft NGVD29
+0.32 ft in 7 daysRight at the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Dexter Lake was at 692.95 ft on October 26, rising 0.32 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 692.95 ft, so the lake is 0.00 ft above its usual mark.
Background reading: Dexter Lake on Wikipedia
Dexter Lake is a 884-acre reservoir in Lane County, Oregon. It is managed by United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 14149500 (Dexter Lake at Dexter, OR). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers. 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 52°F, 98% chance of rain. 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.
Dexter Lake was at 692.95 ft on October 26, rising 0.32 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 692.95 ft, so the lake is 0.00 ft above its usual mark.
Dexter Lake covers about 884 acres (1.4 square miles) of surface water.
Dexter Lake is operated by United States Army Corps of Engineers. Boating rules, closures and ramp hours come from the operator and the state wildlife agency.
If Dexter is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.
