What is the current water level of Fawcett Lake?

The current water level of Fawcett Lake (Alberta) is 611.50 m, measured Nov 1, 12:55 a.m. at Water Survey of Canada gauge 07BK008.

Is the water level at Fawcett Lake rising or falling?

The level is currently rising: 0.01 m over the past seven days.

How does the current level compare with the last 13 days?

Over the past 13 days the gauge ranged from 611.47 to 611.50 m. The current reading sits near the top of that range.

Where does the water level data for Fawcett Lake come from?

Readings come from the Fawcett Lake Near Smith gauge (07BK008) in Water Survey of Canada's realtime hydrometric network (ECCC), refreshed every 5 minutes to an hour depending on the station — loaded server-side on this page, fresh on every visit.

Fawcett Lake water level

Water level recorded at Water Survey of Canada gauge 07BK008, refreshed every 5 minutes to an hour depending on the station.

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Current level

611.50m

measured Nov 1, 12:55 a.m.

24-hour change

steady

7-day change

+0.01m

rising

Range (13 days)

611.47–611.50m

lowest to highest daily reading

Water levels, day by day

Date	Water level	Δ vs previous day
Nov 1●	611.50	0
Oct 31	611.49	0
Oct 30	611.50	0
Oct 29	611.50	0
Oct 28	611.50	↑ 0.01
Oct 27	611.48	0
Oct 26	611.49	↓ 0.01
Oct 25	611.50	↑ 0.01
Oct 24	611.48	↑ 0.01
Oct 23	611.47	0
Oct 22	611.47	0
Oct 21	611.48	↑ 0.01
Oct 20	611.47	—

Readings fetched Nov 4, 10:15 a.m. (just now); the chart below loads the current trace live from Water Survey of Canada.

Fawcett Lake water level — common questions

What is the current water level of Fawcett Lake?: The current water level of Fawcett Lake (Alberta) is 611.50 m, measured Nov 1, 12:55 a.m. at Water Survey of Canada gauge 07BK008.
Is the water level at Fawcett Lake rising or falling?: The level is currently rising: 0.01 m over the past seven days.
How does the current level compare with the last 13 days?: Over the past 13 days the gauge ranged from 611.47 to 611.50 m. The current reading sits near the top of that range.
Where does the water level data for Fawcett Lake come from?: Readings come from the Fawcett Lake Near Smith gauge (07BK008) in Water Survey of Canada's realtime hydrometric network (ECCC), refreshed every 5 minutes to an hour depending on the station — loaded server-side on this page, fresh on every visit.

Water level history

Water level · WSC gauge 07BK008

Reading the chart. Water Survey of Canada gauges report water level in metres above the station’s datum. The absolute number matters less than the trend: a falling level means shrinking launch depth and exposed shoals, a rising one means floating debris and lost beach.

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.