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Lake Memphremagog, VT

water level
679.75 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-0.80 ft
1-year change
-0.27 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-0.80 ft
1-year change
-0.27 ft
Record high
685.92 ft

In brief

Lake Memphremagog stood at 679.75 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 1931.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

679.5679.8680.1680.5680.8SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 680.55679.75 ft

Records and averages

Current level679.75 ft
Record high685.92 ft (1933-04-20)
Record low679.52 ft (1968-11-07)
Average of all readings681.98 ft
Data span95 years (34,166 readings)

Level schematic

679.26680.99682.72684.45686.18PUBLISHED HIGH 685.92 ft679.75 ftPUBLISHED LOW 679.52 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Memphremagog full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Lake Memphremagog sits at 679.75 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.80 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Memphremagog today?

The most recent reading at Lake Memphremagog is 679.75 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 Lake Memphremagog has ever been?

The highest level for Lake Memphremagog in our records is 685.92 ft on 1933-04-20. The lowest is 679.52 ft on 1968-11-07. Our record covers about 95 years of readings.

Is Lake Memphremagog low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 1% 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 Lake Memphremagog 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 Memphremagog has fallen 0.80 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?

Lake Memphremagog is -0.27 ft compared with this date last year (679.75 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 95 years, with a record high of 685.92 ft and a record low of 679.52 ft.

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Lake Memphremagog stood at 679.75 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 1931.

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

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lake-memphremagog-vt-water-level-history.csv

34,166 readings, May 20, 1931 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 60 days, from Jan 14, 1936. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 634 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Lake Memphremagog water level, 1931 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/vt/lake-memphremagog/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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