Water
gage height, ft levels
at
Channel Lake Near Antioch
are currently
3
ft,
about
86% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
4.58ft.
Maximum recorded
Gage height, ft
since record keeping began in
2007
was
2017-07-17
when levels reached
8.12 ft.
Lowest recorded
Gage height, ft
was
2023-01-02
when levels receded to
2.18 ft.
View historical levels.
Channel Lake is a 97-acre freshwater lake located near Antioch, Illinois. Originally a natural wetland, it was dredged in the 1920s to create a recreational lake. The lake's hydrology is primarily fed by several small streams as well as local rainfall and snowmelt. The surrounding area is predominately agricultural, with some residential development. The lake supports a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. However, the lake's water quality has been negatively impacted by runoff from agricultural and residential areas, leading to issues with algae blooms and other water quality concerns. The lake is managed by the Channel Lake Improvement Association, which works to address these issues and promote the lake's recreational use.
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