LakeLevelIs Houghton Lake low right now?
Houghton Lake was at 1,137.70 ft on October 10, 2026. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,137.71 | +0.05 |
| Oct 9 | 1,137.66 | +0.04 |
| Oct 8 | 1,137.62 | −0.04 |
| Oct 7 | 1,137.66 | −0.10 |
| Oct 6 | 1,137.76 | +0.07 |
| Oct 5 | 1,137.69 | −0.06 |
| Oct 4 | 1,137.75 | −0.06 |
| Oct 3 | 1,137.81 | +0.06 |
| Oct 2 | 1,137.75 | −0.02 |
| Oct 1 | 1,137.77 | ±0.00 |
| Sep 30 | 1,137.77 | +0.03 |
| Sep 29 | 1,137.74 | +0.02 |
| Sep 28 | 1,137.72 | −0.01 |
| Sep 27 | 1,137.73 | −0.02 |
About Houghton Lake
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 442400084472801
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Houghton Lake low right now?
Houghton Lake was at 1,137.70 ft on October 10, 2026. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
How often is the Houghton Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS 442400084472801). Readings are provisional and can be revised.