Lake levels
Van Etten Lake, MI
- gauge height
- 18.30 ft
- Condition
- Steady
- 7-day change
- +0.06 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.09 ft
- 1-year change
- +9.30 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.05 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.06 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.09 ft
- 1-year change
- +9.30 ft
- Record high
- 18.60 ft
In brief
Van Etten Lake's gauge read 18.30 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
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 | 18.30 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 18.60 ft (2026-05-25) |
| Record low | 4.30 ft (1990-03-09) |
| Average of all readings | 9.45 ft |
| Data span | 37 years (1,006 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Etten Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Van Etten Lake sits at 18.30 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.09 ft.
What is the water level at Van Etten Lake today?
The most recent reading at Van Etten Lake is 18.30 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 Van Etten Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Van Etten Lake in our records is 18.60 ft on 2026-05-25. The lowest is 4.30 ft on 1990-03-09. Our record covers about 37 years of readings.
Why is Van Etten 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. Van Etten Lake has fallen 0.09 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Van Etten Lake changed over the past year?
Van Etten Lake is +9.30 ft compared with this date last year (18.30 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 37 years, with a record high of 18.60 ft and a record low of 4.30 ft.
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Quote this reading
Van Etten Lake's gauge read 18.30 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Download the full record
van-etten-lake-mi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Van Etten Lake water level, 1989 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/van-etten-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.