Lake Waumegah Water Level
As of Jun 8, 2026, Lake Waumegah measured 1049.80 ft — 1.2 in. below its summer target of 1049.90 ft.
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1049.80 | -0.15 | -0.10 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1049.95 | +0.05 | +0.05 |
| May 25, 2026 | 1049.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1049.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | 1049.90 | -0.10 | 0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1050.00 | -0.03 | +0.10 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1050.03 | +0.28 | +0.13 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 1049.75 | -0.25 | -0.15 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1050.00 | +0.10 | +0.60 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1049.90 | -0.02 | +0.50 |
Most recent published readings for Lake Waumegah, sourced from Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner reports. Last updated Jun 15, 2026. "Change" is the difference from the previous reading; "vs target" compares each reading to the legal level then in effect.
About Lake Waumegah
In northern Oakland County, Lake Waumegah is a managed inland lake — its level is not left to chance but held to court-ordered seasonal targets by the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner. That legal framework, set under Michigan's Inland Lake Level Act, is what keeps shoreline conditions broadly consistent from one year to the next. This page tracks the WRC's published readings for the lake so owners and visitors can see where it stands today.
Lake Waumegah legal water levels
Under its court order, Lake Waumegah carries a summer target of 1049.90 feet and a winter target of 1049.40 feet above sea level. The roughly 6.0-inch seasonal swing between them is deliberate rather than accidental: the winter drawdown makes space for spring inflow and protects fixed structures from ice, while the summer level keeps the lake usable through the warm months. The WRC manages outflow at the lake's control structure to stay near whichever target is in season.
Where is Lake Waumegah?
Lake Waumegah sits at roughly 1,049.9 feet above sea level, one of the highest-elevation lakes in the monitored group. Its approximate center is 42.812° N, 83.283° W, in northern Oakland County. Open the lake in Google Maps to see its shape and surroundings.
Seasonal water-level rhythm at Lake Waumegah
Lake Waumegah has a seasonal rhythm worth knowing. Spring inflow tends to be the high-water stretch as the lake climbs toward 1049.90 feet, the summer target. Through summer, evaporation and controlled release generally hold or lower it, and the managed drawdown toward 1049.40 feet ahead of winter is normal — not a sign of a problem. Comparing today's reading to the in-season target is the simplest way to judge conditions.
What level changes mean for Lake Waumegah shoreline owners
Shoreline owners on Lake Waumegah feel level changes directly — in boat and dock access, in how much beach is exposed, in seawall wear, and in groundwater near lakeside basements. Fishing and swimming depth shift with it too. The court-ordered targets are essentially a compromise that tries to keep all of those uses workable, which is why residents tend to track the lake against its target rather than in isolation.
How Oakland County manages lake water levels
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner — currently Jim Nash — is responsible for maintaining the legal water levels of monitored lakes in the county. The WRC operates and maintains a network of small dams, weirs, and lake-level control structures, and contracts survey teams to read each lake's reference gauge regularly.
Reading frequency varies by season: during the active spring–autumn window the WRC typically publishes a report every one to three weeks, scaling back through the winter when ice and stable inflows make daily fluctuations smaller. The numbers shown on this dashboard come directly from those official reports — we re-publish and plot them so trends are easier to see than scrolling through PDFs.
If you ever spot a reading on this page that looks suspicious, the authoritative source is the WRC's own bulletin. Long-term trends (multiple months) matter more for management decisions than any individual measurement, which can drift slightly from week to week depending on gauge accuracy, weather, and the time of day a reading was taken.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the data on this page updated?
Our automated scraper checks the Oakland County WRC's published reports twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) during the active reporting season. When a new reading is posted by the county, this dashboard reflects it within a few hours. During winter the WRC reports less frequently, so updates may be sparse.
What does "legal water level" mean for Lake Waumegah?
A legal level is one set by a judge under Michigan's Inland Lake Level Act (Part 307 of Public Act 451). For Lake Waumegah the order specifies the summer and winter elevations shown above. The WRC and the lake's improvement board are jointly responsible for taking reasonable steps to maintain those levels through dam operation and outflow control.
What can I do if I think the water level is wrong?
Bring it up with your Lake Improvement Board or contact the Oakland County WRC directly. Individual weekly readings can be off by a fraction of an inch due to gauge tolerance, but a clear weeks-long trend is what calls for action.
Where does this data come from?
All readings shown here are aggregated from publicly published reports of the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner. The original PDF bulletins are available on oakgov.com. We add nothing to the source numbers — we only re-format and plot them.
Is this an official county website?
No. LakeWatch is an independent community resource. It is not affiliated with Oakland County, the Water Resources Commissioner's office, or any specific Lake Improvement Board. The data is sourced from public records and republished as a courtesy to lakefront residents and visitors.
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