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Lost Creek Lake conditions today

Lost Creek Lake, Oregon
Photo: Bill Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

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Water level

1,781.01ft

Down 1.19 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: SW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 53°F, 72% chance of rain. Tuesday: WNW wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 52°F, 55% chance of rain.

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Last hour of NOAA MRMS radar, 1 km resolution. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.

Water level

1,781.01ft NGVD29

-1.19 ft in 7 days

30.68 ft below the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

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

Lost Creek Lake was at 1,781.01 ft on October 26, falling 1.19 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,811.69 ft, so the lake is 30.68 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Oregon
Surface area
3,435 acres
Elevation
1,752 ft
Volume
315,367 acre-ft
USGS gauge
14335040, Lost Creek Lake near Mcleod, OR
Coordinates
42.6831° N, 122.6547° W

Background reading: Lost Creek Lake on Wikipedia

About Lost Creek Lake

Lost Creek Lake covers about 3,435 acres in Oregon and is classed as a reservoir. The water surface sits about 1,752 ft above sea level.

We read the level from USGS gauge 14335040, listed as Lost Creek Lake near Mcleod, OR. 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.

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.

Lost Creek Lake questions

Is it windy on Lost Creek Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 53°F, 72% 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.

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

Lost Creek Lake was at 1,781.01 ft on October 26, falling 1.19 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,811.69 ft, so the lake is 30.68 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Lost Creek Lake?

Lost Creek Lake covers about 3,435 acres (5.4 square miles) of surface water.

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