588.58 ft NAVD88
level Current reading shown; this gauge's public record is too short for seasonal comparisons.
Reading comes straight from U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System (USGS gauge 442656083202301) and updates live when you load this page.
Full pool, datum, and the gauge
"Full pool" here means the conservation pool — the level the lake is designed to hold for water supply and recreation, not the flood-control space above it. The full explainer covers flood pool and dead pool too.
| Full pool | not published by the operator |
|---|---|
| Gauge | USGS gauge 442656083202301 · U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System |
| Datum | NAVD88 — A natural lake with no published full-pool figure, so the page reads the gauge against the lake's own record. |
| Last verified | August 26, 2026 |
LakeDates reports lake level, not ramp status. Whether a given ramp or marina is usable at this level varies ramp by ramp — call the marina before you tow.
Quick answers
What is the lake level for Van Etten Lake today?
Van Etten Lake is at 588.58 ft (NAVD88) as of August 26, 2026 — Current reading shown; this gauge's public record is too short for seasonal comparisons.
Is Van Etten Lake full?
Natural lake; USGS gauge at Oscoda doesn't publish a conservation-pool figure for Van Etten Lake, so this page shows the latest reading straight from the gauge.
What is full pool for Van Etten Lake?
Natural lake; USGS gauge at Oscoda doesn't publish a single conservation-pool elevation for Van Etten Lake. The reading above comes straight from the operator's gauge.