Water level
538.32ft above sea level
-0.21 ft in 7 daysOct 12Oct 19Oct 26
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Herbert G. West was at 538.32 ft on October 26, falling 0.21 ft over the past week.
WashingtonReservoir, 4,273 acres
Lake Herbert G. West conditions today
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538.32ft
Down 0.21 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SSW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 55°F. Tuesday: SW wind 8 to 10 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 58°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Washington
- Surface area
- 4,273 acres
- Dam completed
- 1961
- Operator
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
- Level source
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lower Monumental Lock and Dam
- Coordinates
- 46.5625° N, 118.5370° W
Background reading: Lake Herbert G. West on Wikipedia
About Lake Herbert G. West
Set in Washington, Lake Herbert G. West is a 4,273-acre reservoir. Its dam was completed in 1961, and the lake is operated by United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.
Lake Herbert G. West questions
Is it windy on Lake Herbert G. West today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSW wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 55°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 Lake Herbert G. West right now?
Lake Herbert G. West was at 538.32 ft on October 26, falling 0.21 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Herbert G. West?
Lake Herbert G. West covers about 4,273 acres (6.7 square miles) of surface water.
Who manages Lake Herbert G. West?
Lake Herbert G. West is operated by United States Army Corps of Engineers. Boating rules, closures and ramp hours come from the operator and the state wildlife agency.
When was Lake Herbert G. West built?
The dam that forms Lake Herbert G. West was completed in 1961.
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