
Lake levels
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
- -0.24 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.85 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.24 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.85 ft
- Record high
- 95.92 ft
In brief
Anvil Lake's gauge read 90.74 feet on Oct 13, 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
Records and averages
| Current level | 90.74 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 95.92 ft (2021-04-15) |
| Record low | 89.28 ft (2012-10-12) |
| Average of all readings | 92.18 ft |
| Data span | 16 years (5,907 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Anvil Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, 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 0.24 ft.
What is the water level at Anvil Lake today?
The most recent reading at Anvil Lake is 90.74 ft (2026-10-13), 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 0.24 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 -0.85 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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Quote this reading
Anvil Lake's gauge read 90.74 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 60% of October readings since 2010.
Download the full record
anvil-lake-wi-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Anvil Lake water level, 2010 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/wi/anvil-lake/, accessed Oct 14, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Wisconsin lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.