Soap Lk Near Soap Lk

RESERVOIR REPORT

1,070 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Soap Lk Near Soap Lk are currently 1,070 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,071.51ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2020-04-08 when levels reached 1,073.69 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2023-10-02 when levels receded to 1,070.06 ft. View historical levels.

Soap Lake is a mineral-rich lake located near Soap Lake, Washington. The lake's unique mineral composition and therapeutic properties have attracted visitors for centuries, with evidence of human use dating back over 10,000 years. The lake's hydrology is fed by underground aquifers, and its specific surface flow comes from the groundwater seeping through the lake's porous basalt bedrock. Snowpack from the surrounding mountains also contributes to the lake's water supply. Agricultural and recreational uses of the lake include fishing, boating, and birdwatching, as well as irrigation for local farms. The lake is also known for its healing properties and has been used for medicinal purposes for decades, with local resorts offering spa treatments and therapeutic soaks.