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Anvil Lake, WI

gauge height
90.74 ft
Condition
About average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.07 ft
30-day change
-0.26 ft
1-year change
-0.86 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.07 ft
30-day change
-0.26 ft
1-year change
-0.86 ft
Record high
95.92 ft

In brief

Anvil Lake's gauge read 90.74 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 60% of October readings since 2010.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.

Lake level timeline

90.290.690.991.291.5SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 91.0090.74 ft

Records and averages

Current level90.74 ft
Record high95.92 ft (2021-04-15)
Record low89.28 ft (2012-10-12)
Average of all readings92.18 ft
Data span16 years (5,906 readings)

Level schematic

89.0190.8192.6094.3996.19PUBLISHED HIGH 95.92 ft90.74 ftPUBLISHED LOW 89.28 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Anvil Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Anvil Lake sits at 90.74 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.26 ft.

What is the water level at Anvil Lake today?

The most recent reading at Anvil Lake is 90.74 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 Anvil Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Anvil Lake in our records is 95.92 ft on 2021-04-15. The lowest is 89.28 ft on 2012-10-12. Our record covers about 16 years of readings.

Is Anvil Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 40% 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 Anvil 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. Anvil Lake has fallen 0.26 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Anvil Lake changed over the past year?

Anvil Lake is -0.86 ft compared with this date last year (90.74 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 16 years, with a record high of 95.92 ft and a record low of 89.28 ft.

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Anvil Lake's gauge read 90.74 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 60% of October readings since 2010.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

anvil-lake-wi-water-level-history.csv

5,906 readings, Jun 11, 2010 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 47 days, from Nov 9, 2010. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 104 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Anvil Lake water level, 2010 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/anvil-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Wisconsin lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.