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SwedenDetroit Lake near Detroit water level
Lake, Detroit Lake, Oregon, United States
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Surface elevation
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What this means
Detroit Lake near Detroit reads 1,492.74 ft as of Oct 16, 2026, 02:45 PM PDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this lake yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
In the last month it has stayed between 1,492.72 ft and 1,493.05 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
On the water at Detroit Lake near Detroit
Watch the chart rather than the single number; it shows whether the shoreline is moving.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Dam Tailwater near DetroitRiver gauge, Detroit Dam Tailwater | 1,200.79 ft | Normal | 0.0 mi | |
| Big Cliff Dam Tailwater near NiagaraRiver gauge, Big Cliff Dam Tailwater | 1,110.89 ft | Normal | 2.6 mi | |
| North Santiam River at NiagaraRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 1,250 cfs | Low | 3.2 mi | |
| North Santiam River below Boulder Creek, near DetroitRiver gauge, North Santiam River | 283 cfs | Very low | 7 mi | |
| Blowout Creek near DetroitRiver gauge, Blowout Creek | 3.5 cfs | Very low | 8 mi | |
| Schafer Creek near LacombRiver gauge, Schafer Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | 13 mi | |
| Middle Santiam River near CascadiaRiver gauge, Middle Santiam River | 0.69 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Quartzville Creek near CascadiaRiver gauge, Quartzville Creek | 15.2 cfs | Very low | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How often is Detroit Lake near Detroit updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 02:45 PM PDT.
What is the water level of Detroit Lake near Detroit today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 02:45 PM PDT, the surface elevation was 1,492.74 ft. No reference yet.
Is the level of Detroit Lake near Detroit normal?
Latest reading. The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:14180500(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.72206, -122.25006(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 1,492.74 ft | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Detroit Lake near Detroit (usgs:14180500). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oregon/detroit-lake-near-detroit
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer