Lake Level Data
The Land & Water Resources Department is responsible for maintaining lake levels for
the four major lakes. For additional information, please visit the
Dane County Water Resources page.
Lake Management Updates
July 2, 2010
The lock and dam structures at both Babcock County Park (Lake Waubesa) and LaFollette County Park (Lake Kegonsa) are in full-flow operation (wide open).
We continue to operate harvesters in the Yahara River between Lake Waubesa and Lake Kegonsa.
Please see the slow-no-wake page for information and updates regarding slow-no-wake requirements.
Lake Level Management on the Yahara Chain of Lakes (7.3 MB PDF)
Lake Locations and Current and Target Lake Levels
Readings are updated daily from the United
States Geological Survey (USGS) and are expressed in feet above sea level.
For additional information, see the USGS web site
Real-Time Data for Wisconsin: Yahara River and Lakes or the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources booklet
Understanding Lake Data.
To
view more lake level readings, check out our Lake
Level Search Page.
* 100-Year Flood Elevation: the 100-year flood elevation establishes the extent of the 100-year floodplain. The 100-year floodplain is the area that has a 1% probability of flooding every year, and where predicted flood water elevations above mean sea level have been established. Properties in the floodplain are considered to be at high risk of flooding under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Construction in these areas must meet local floodplain zoning ordinance requirements, including evidence that principle structures are above the 100-year flood elevation as shown on the adopted floodplain maps.
Questions or comments about the lake level readings
or this website may be sent to:
lwrd@co.dane.wi.us