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SwedenGarrisons Lake near Cheswold water level
Lake, Garrisons Lake, Delaware, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey reports Garrisons Lake near Cheswold at 5.68 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this lake yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.66 ft – 5.75 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Boating and fishing at Garrisons Lake near Cheswold
Use the recent trend to judge conditions. A fast rise or fall shows up at docks and beaches within days.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.58 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jones River at DoverRiver gauge, St Jones River | 2.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Blackbird Creek at BlackbirdRiver gauge, Blackbird Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 9 mi |
| Silver Lake Tributary at MiddletownRiver gauge, Silver Lake Tributary | 1.7 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 14 mi |
| Unicorn Branch near MillingtonRiver gauge, Unicorn Branch | 7.4 cfs | Low | −0.8 cfs | 15 mi |
| Choptank River near GreensboroRiver gauge, Choptank River | 30.9 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Morgan Creek near KennedyvilleRiver gauge, Morgan Creek | 4.4 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 23 mi |
| Beaverdam Branch at HoustonRiver gauge, Beaverdam Branch | 1.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Cohansey River at Seeley NJRiver gauge, Cohansey River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Garrisons Lake near Cheswold really 5.68 ft deep?
No. 5.68 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Garrisons Lake near Cheswold today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT, the surface elevation was 5.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Garrisons Lake near Cheswold rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Garrisons Lake near Cheswold normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The 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 the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in 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:01483510(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.24431, -75.58839(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 5.68 ft | 2026-10-20 05:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Garrisons Lake near Cheswold (usgs:01483510). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/delaware/garrisons-lake-near-cheswold
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