What is the current water level of Atwood?

As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 649.96 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Atwood full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USACE MVS/Atwood-Lake Fork, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Atwood water level — Illinois — Lake Level Tracker

Atwood water level — Illinois

Illinois · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Atwood in Illinois was last measured at 649.96 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+3.1 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Atwood · Illinois

Pool elevation: 649.96 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE MVS/Atwood-Lake Fork, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Atwood, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Ficklin	IL	645.64 ft	9 km
Lovington	IL	637.43 ft	18 km
Cooks Mill	IL	620.82 ft	25 km
Allenville	IL	619.62 ft	34 km
Champaign	IL	704.86 ft	35 km
Shelbyville Pool	IL	610.21 ft	51 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Atwood?: As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 649.96 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Atwood full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USACE MVS/Atwood-Lake Fork, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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