
Lake levels
Intermediate Lake, MI
- gauge height
- 7.15 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.08 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.08 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.01 ft
- Record high
- 10.40 ft
In brief
Intermediate Lake's gauge read 7.15 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 52% of October readings since 2001.
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 | 7.15 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 10.40 ft (2026-04-16) |
| Record low | 6.37 ft (2004-02-19) |
| Average of all readings | 7.13 ft |
| Data span | 24 years (9,015 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Intermediate Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Intermediate Lake sits at 7.15 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.08 ft.
What is the water level at Intermediate Lake today?
The most recent reading at Intermediate Lake is 7.15 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 Intermediate Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Intermediate Lake in our records is 10.40 ft on 2026-04-16. The lowest is 6.37 ft on 2004-02-19. Our record covers about 24 years of readings.
Is Intermediate Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 48% of them, which we classify as about 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 Intermediate Lake changing 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. Intermediate Lake has fallen 0.08 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Intermediate Lake changed over the past year?
Intermediate Lake is +0.01 ft compared with this date last year (7.15 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 24 years, with a record high of 10.40 ft and a record low of 6.37 ft.
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Quote this reading
Intermediate Lake's gauge read 7.15 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 52% of October readings since 2001.
Download the full record
intermediate-lake-mi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Intermediate Lake water level, 2001 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/intermediate-lake/, 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.