Greenwood Reservoir Water Level

Michigan · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

113.50 ft

Greenwood Reservoir is below average for this time of year and falling (-0.39 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.07 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 22% of August readings on record

Where Greenwood Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 113.5 ftRECORD LOW105.95 ft2021-12-16RECORD HIGH116.75 ft2026-04-19

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.07 ft

7-day change

-0.39 ft

30-day change

-1.13 ft

1-year change

-0.60 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-16113.4–114.7 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14113.1–117.1 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-16104.7–118.0 ft2026-08-13

Greenwood Reservoir records and averages

Current level113.50 ft
Record high116.75 ft (2026-04-19)
Record low105.95 ft (2021-12-16)
Average of all readings113.28 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,782 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenwood Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Greenwood Reservoir sits at 113.50 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.13 ft.

What is the water level at Greenwood Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 113.50 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Greenwood Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 116.75 ft on 2026-04-19. The lowest is 105.95 ft on 2021-12-16. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Greenwood Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 22% of them — below average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Greenwood Reservoir low right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Greenwood Reservoir has fallen 1.13 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Greenwood Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -0.60 ft compared with this date last year (113.50 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 116.75 ft and a record low of 105.95 ft.

Nearby lakes in Michigan

Schweitzer Reservoir water level
36.84 ft · falling
Cisco Lake water level
4.02 ft · steady
Lake Gogebic water level
2.27 ft · steady
Intermediate Lake water level
7.21 ft · steady
Mullett Lake water level
593.17 ft · steady
Otsego Lake water level
3.58 ft · steady

Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Michigan lake levels.