Topaz Lake water level · NV

Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Topaz Lake (Topaz Lake near Topaz).

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Topaz Lake water level

Lake or reservoir elevation recorded at USGS gauge 10297000, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.

Lake elevation

82.15ft

recorded Nov 4, 5:00 AM

24-hr change

+0.04ft

rising

7-day change

+0.01ft

rising

14-day range

82.02–82.53ft

lowest to highest

Recent daily readings

DateLevel (ft)Δ day
Nov 4●82.15↑ 0.02
Nov 382.13↑ 0.03
Nov 282.10↑ 0.05
Nov 182.05↑ 0.03
Oct 3182.02↓ 0.02
Oct 3082.04↓ 0.04
Oct 2982.08↓ 0.06
Oct 2882.14↓ 0.09
Oct 2782.23↓ 0.03
Oct 2682.26↓ 0.08
Oct 2582.34↓ 0.05
Oct 2482.39↓ 0.06
Oct 2382.45↓ 0.08
Oct 2282.53—

Readings fetched Nov 4, 5:12 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.

Topaz Lake water level questions

What is the water level at Topaz Lake today?
82.15 ft, recorded Nov 4, 5:00 AM at USGS gauge 10297000. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
Is Topaz Lake rising or falling?
steady — 0.01 ft over the last 7 days.
How does this compare to normal for Topaz Lake?
Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 82.02 ft to 82.53 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
Where does the water level data for Topaz Lake come from?
USGS gauge 10297000 (Topaz Lake near Topaz), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
What is the water temperature at Topaz Lake?
This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.

Lake elevation history

Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 10297000

Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
38.6932°, -119.5203°
Gauge datum
4,900 ft
USGS gauge
10297000
Water temp sensor
Yes

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. West of the Rockies, wind follows the gaps: passes and river canyons channel strong flow onto the water, afternoons run windier than mornings, and mountain lakes in particular can build fast as the slopes heat up.

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