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Michigan Lake Levels Today
Current water levels for 2 lakes and reservoirs in Michigan, from official gauges. Updated September 28, 2026.
Of the 2 lakes with enough history to define a normal range, 0 are below normal for the date, 2 are within the normal range and 0 are above normal.
| Lake | Level today | vs full pool | Status for the date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie | 571.8 ft | — | Normal −0.1 ft |
| Lake Michigan | 579.5 ft | — | Normal −0.1 ft |
Lowest compared with normal today
How to read these numbers
Level today is the water surface elevation in feet above sea level. vs full pool shows how far the lake is from its normal maximum (conservation or power pool). Status for the date compares today's level with the same calendar date in past years: Normal means the lake is where it stood in 8 of 10 years, so a lake that is drawn down every fall still shows as normal. Where the operator publishes seasonal guides instead (TVA and Corps of Engineers lakes), the status shows whether the lake is inside that operating zone.