Lake Kegonsa Water Level

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

3.18 ft

Lake Kegonsa is low for this time of year and falling (-0.18 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 0% of August readings on record

Where Lake Kegonsa sits historically

TODAY 3.18 ftRECORD LOW2.21 ft2022-02-18RECORD HIGH4.5 ft2024-07-15

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

Since yesterday

-0.02 ft

7-day change

-0.18 ft

30-day change

-0.04 ft

1-year change

-0.42 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-163.1–3.5 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2025-08-152.3–4.1 ft2026-08-15

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-161.9–4.7 ft2026-08-13

Lake Kegonsa records and averages

Current level3.18 ft
Record high4.5 ft (2024-07-15)
Record low2.21 ft (2022-02-18)
Average of all readings3.15 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,703 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Kegonsa full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Lake Kegonsa sits at 3.18 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.04 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Kegonsa today?

The most recent reading is 3.18 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Kegonsa has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 4.5 ft on 2024-07-15. The lowest is 2.21 ft on 2022-02-18. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Lake Kegonsa low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% 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 Kegonsa 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. Lake Kegonsa has fallen 0.04 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 Kegonsa changed over the past year?

The level is -0.42 ft compared with this date last year (3.18 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 4.5 ft and a record low of 2.21 ft.

Nearby lakes in Wisconsin

Lake Waubesa water level
4.71 ft · steady
Acewood Pond water level
-0.01 ft · steady
Upper Door Crk Pond water level
0.17 ft · steady
Lake Monona water level
4.97 ft · steady
Lake Mendota water level
9.95 ft · steady
Warner Lagoon water level
1.87 ft · rising

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