What is the current water level of Van Etten Lake at Oscoda?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 589.30 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Van Etten Lake at Oscoda 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 USGS site 442656083202301, 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.

Van Etten Lake at Oscoda water level — Michigan

Michigan · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Van Etten Lake at Oscoda in Michigan was last measured at 589.30 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (−0.1 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Van Etten Lake at Oscoda · Michigan

Pool elevation: 589.30 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: →Steady

Recent trend

The last ~69 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: USGS site 442656083202301, 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 Van Etten Lake at Oscoda, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Lake St Helen	MI	1,154.89 ft	88 km
Higgins Lake	MI	1,153.80 ft	107 km
Houghton Lake	MI	1,138.23 ft	115 km
Otsego Lake	MI	1,273.47 ft	120 km
Mullett Lake	MI	593.35 ft	155 km
Austin Lake	MI	855.61 ft	308 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Van Etten Lake at Oscoda?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 589.30 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Van Etten Lake at Oscoda 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 USGS site 442656083202301, 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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