Lake Memphremagog Water Level

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

681.23 ft

Lake Memphremagog is low for this time of year and steady (-0.07 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 12% of August readings on record

Where Lake Memphremagog sits historically

TODAY 681.23 ftRECORD LOW679.74 ft2026-03-06RECORD HIGH684.93 ft2023-07-18

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

Since yesterday

-0.01 ft

7-day change

-0.07 ft

30-day change

-0.55 ft

1-year change

-0.31 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-17681.2–681.8 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14679.3–683.7 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-16679.1–685.5 ft2026-08-14

Lake Memphremagog records and averages

Current level681.23 ft
Record high684.93 ft (2023-07-18)
Record low679.74 ft (2026-03-06)
Average of all readings682.01 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,821 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Memphremagog full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Lake Memphremagog sits at 681.23 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.55 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Memphremagog today?

The most recent reading is 681.23 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 Lake Memphremagog has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 684.93 ft on 2023-07-18. The lowest is 679.74 ft on 2026-03-06. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Lake Memphremagog low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 12% of them — 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 Lake Memphremagog 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. Lake Memphremagog has fallen 0.55 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Memphremagog changed over the past year?

The level is -0.31 ft compared with this date last year (681.23 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 684.93 ft and a record low of 679.74 ft.

Nearby lakes in Vermont

Waterbury Reservoir water level
589.5 ft · steady
East Barre Detention Reservoir water level
1132.47 ft · rising
Lake Champlain water level
95.22 ft · steady

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