
Lake levels
Greenwood Reservoir, MI
- gauge height
- 109.31 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.55 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.27 ft
- 1-year change
- -4.93 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.07 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.55 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.27 ft
- 1-year change
- -4.93 ft
- Record high
- 116.75 ft
In brief
Greenwood Reservoir's gauge read 109.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 76% of October readings since 1997.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 109.31 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 116.75 ft (2026-04-19) |
| Record low | 97.67 ft (1999-03-17) |
| Average of all readings | 112.40 ft |
| Data span | 29 years (10,415 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenwood Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Greenwood Reservoir sits at 109.31 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.27 ft.
What is the water level at Greenwood Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Greenwood Reservoir is 109.31 ft (2026-10-12), 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 for Greenwood Reservoir in our records is 116.75 ft on 2026-04-19. The lowest is 97.67 ft on 1999-03-17. Our record covers about 29 years of readings.
Is Greenwood Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 24% of them, which we classify as 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 2.27 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?
Greenwood Reservoir is -4.93 ft compared with this date last year (109.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 29 years, with a record high of 116.75 ft and a record low of 97.67 ft.
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Quote this reading
Greenwood Reservoir's gauge read 109.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 76% of October readings since 1997.
Download the full record
greenwood-reservoir-mi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Greenwood Reservoir water level, 1997 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/greenwood-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Michigan lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.