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Schweitzer Reservoir, MI

gauge height
34.62 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
-0.25 ft
30-day change
-1.19 ft
1-year change
-2.76 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.05 ft
7-day change
-0.25 ft
30-day change
-1.19 ft
1-year change
-2.76 ft
Record high
39.22 ft

In brief

Schweitzer Reservoir's gauge read 34.62 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 97% of October readings since 1991.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

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

Lake level timeline

34.534.835.235.636.0SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 35.8134.62 ft

Records and averages

Current level34.62 ft
Record high39.22 ft (2026-04-18)
Record low33.12 ft (1999-03-26)
Average of all readings37.15 ft
Data span35 years (12,730 readings)

Level schematic

32.8834.5236.1737.8239.46PUBLISHED HIGH 39.22 ft34.62 ftPUBLISHED LOW 33.12 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Schweitzer Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Schweitzer Reservoir sits at 34.62 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.19 ft.

What is the water level at Schweitzer Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Schweitzer Reservoir is 34.62 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 Schweitzer Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Schweitzer Reservoir in our records is 39.22 ft on 2026-04-18. The lowest is 33.12 ft on 1999-03-26. Our record covers about 35 years of readings.

Is Schweitzer Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 3% of them, which we classify as 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 Schweitzer 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. Schweitzer Reservoir has fallen 1.19 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Schweitzer Reservoir changed over the past year?

Schweitzer Reservoir is -2.76 ft compared with this date last year (34.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 35 years, with a record high of 39.22 ft and a record low of 33.12 ft.

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Schweitzer Reservoir's gauge read 34.62 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 97% of October readings since 1991.

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

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

12,730 readings, Jun 15, 1991 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 37 days, from Feb 21, 2012. Columns: date, gauge_height_ft. 224 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Schweitzer Reservoir water level, 1991 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mi/schweitzer-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.