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Greenwood Reservoir, MI

gauge height
109.31 ft
Condition
Below average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.55 ft
30-day change
-2.27 ft
1-year change
-4.93 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.07 ft
7-day change
-0.55 ft
30-day change
-2.27 ft
1-year change
-4.93 ft
Record high
116.75 ft

In brief

Greenwood Reservoir's gauge read 109.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 76% of October readings since 1997.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

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

Lake level timeline

109.0109.7110.4111.2111.9SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 111.58109.31 ft

Records and averages

Current level109.31 ft
Record high116.75 ft (2026-04-19)
Record low97.67 ft (1999-03-17)
Average of all readings112.40 ft
Data span29 years (10,415 readings)

Level schematic

96.9102.1107.2112.4117.5PUBLISHED HIGH 116.75 ft109.31 ftPUBLISHED LOW 97.67 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenwood Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Greenwood Reservoir sits at 109.31 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.27 ft.

What is the water level at Greenwood Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Greenwood Reservoir is 109.31 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 Greenwood Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Greenwood Reservoir in our records is 116.75 ft on 2026-04-19. The lowest is 97.67 ft on 1999-03-17. Our record covers about 29 years of readings.

Is Greenwood Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 24% of them, which we classify as below 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 Greenwood 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. Greenwood Reservoir has fallen 2.27 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Greenwood Reservoir changed over the past year?

Greenwood Reservoir is -4.93 ft compared with this date last year (109.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 29 years, with a record high of 116.75 ft and a record low of 97.67 ft.

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Greenwood Reservoir's gauge read 109.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 76% of October readings since 1997.

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

greenwood-reservoir-mi-water-level-history.csv

10,415 readings, Oct 1, 1997 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 35 days, from Nov 11, 2021. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 193 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Greenwood Reservoir water level, 1997 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/greenwood-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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