
Lake levels
Schweitzer Reservoir, MI
- gauge height
- 34.62 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.19 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.76 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.05 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.19 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.76 ft
- Record high
- 39.22 ft
In brief
Schweitzer Reservoir's gauge read 34.62 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 97% of October readings since 1991.
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 | 34.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 39.22 ft (2026-04-18) |
| Record low | 33.12 ft (1999-03-26) |
| Average of all readings | 37.15 ft |
| Data span | 35 years (12,730 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Schweitzer Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Schweitzer Reservoir sits at 34.62 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.19 ft.
What is the water level at Schweitzer Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Schweitzer Reservoir is 34.62 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 Schweitzer Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Schweitzer Reservoir in our records is 39.22 ft on 2026-04-18. The lowest is 33.12 ft on 1999-03-26. Our record covers about 35 years of readings.
Is Schweitzer Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 3% of them, which we classify as low 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 Schweitzer 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. Schweitzer Reservoir has fallen 1.19 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Schweitzer Reservoir changed over the past year?
Schweitzer Reservoir is -2.76 ft compared with this date last year (34.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 35 years, with a record high of 39.22 ft and a record low of 33.12 ft.
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Quote this reading
Schweitzer Reservoir's gauge read 34.62 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 97% of October readings since 1991.
Download the full record
schweitzer-reservoir-mi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Schweitzer Reservoir water level, 1991 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/schweitzer-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.