Great Salt Lake Tracker – Grow the Flow
The Great Salt Lake is a critical indicator of Utah’s water health, economy, and environment. Changes in lake levels affect air quality, wildlife habitat, mineral extraction, and water availability for communities across the state. This tracker provides clear, up-to-date data to help Utah residents, policymakers, and advocates understand trends, risks, and the impact of water use decisions—supporting informed action to protect the lake’s future.
Great Salt Lake water level data comes from USGS monitoring stations at the Saltair Boat Harbor and at Saline, UT. These data are averaged for the previous day at midnight each day, which is why our tracker displays yesterday’s date.
Great Salt Lake’s minimum healthy water level is 4,198’.
Compared to the lake area at its natural elevation of 4,207’.
More exposed lakebed reduces habitat and increases dust storms
Compared to the lake volume at its natural elevation of 4,207’.