Reservoir · Ohio · United States · USACE CWMS
Paint Creek Lake
69.2% full
Capacity
25.05 hm³
Volume stored
17 hm³
Coordinates
39.252°N, 83.355°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
69.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-32.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About Paint Creek Lake
As of July 30, 2026, Paint Creek Lake is filled to 69.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 17 hm³ of water out of a maximum 25 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 32.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Paint Creek Lake — 100 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 68.6% (June 28, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (July 31, 2021).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Ohio basin at 39.252°N, 83.355°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 69.2%
- Water stored
- 17 hm³
- Total capacity
- 25 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 32.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Ohio
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 39.252°N, 83.355°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 69.2% | 17 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 69.2% | 17 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 69.2% | 17 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 69.5% | 17 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 70.1% | 18 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 70.5% | 18 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 71.0% | 18 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 71.1% | 18 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 72.2% | 18 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 71.3% | 18 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 71.3% | 18 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 71.1% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Paint Creek Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, Paint Creek Lake is at 69.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 17 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Paint Creek Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Paint Creek Lake is within its normal operating range at 69.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Paint Creek Lake rising or falling?
The level at Paint Creek Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Paint Creek Lake hold?
Paint Creek Lake has a total capacity of 25 hm³.
Where is Paint Creek Lake reservoir located?
Paint Creek Lake is located in Ohio, United States, within the Ohio basin (coordinates 39.252°N, 83.355°W).
What is Paint Creek Lake used for?
Paint Creek Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.