Water level
180.52ft (gage datum)
-0.12 ft in 7 daysOct 10Oct 17Oct 24
Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24
Reading from Oct 25, 2026.
Imperial Reservoir was at 180.52 ft on the gage on October 25, falling 0.12 ft over the past week.
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Imperial Reservoir conditions today
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Water level
180.52ft
Down 0.12 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: NNW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 86°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 86°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Arizona
- USGS gauge
- 09429495, Imperial Reservoir at Imperial Dam, Az-ca
- Coordinates
- 32.8833° N, 114.4680° W
Background reading: Imperial Reservoir on Wikipedia
About Imperial Reservoir
Set in Arizona, Imperial Reservoir is a reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 09429495, listed as Imperial Reservoir at Imperial Dam, Az-ca. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
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.
Imperial Reservoir questions
Is it windy on Imperial Reservoir today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNW wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 86°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 Imperial Reservoir right now?
Imperial Reservoir was at 180.52 ft on the gage on October 25, falling 0.12 ft over the past week.
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