DEVILS LAKE NEAR BARABOO

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Wisconsin Reservoirs Baraboo Watershed

Devils Lake Near Baraboo

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 27 2023

6 ft

+0.29% today
89% of Normal Low

Water gage height, ft levels at Devils Lake Near Baraboo are currently 6 ft, about 89% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 7.91ft. Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2008-06-13 when levels reached 14.75 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2022-01-26 when levels receded to 4.5 ft. View historical levels.

Devil's Lake is a popular tourist destination located near Baraboo, Wisconsin. The lake is situated in a natural basin formed by the Wisconsin Glacier and is surrounded by high bluffs. Historically, the lake has been used for recreational purposes, including swimming, fishing, and boating. Hydrologically, the lake is fed by surface flow and snowpack from the surrounding hills. The lake's water level fluctuates significantly due to changes in precipitation and weather patterns. The lake and surrounding area have also been used for agricultural purposes, primarily for dairy farming, but recent years have seen a shift towards more sustainable agricultural practices. The lake is now protected as a state park and is an important habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

Geolocation -89.729, 43.415
Elevation 961.04 ft
Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change 0.29%
Percent of Normal 89%
Minimum 4.5 ft
2022-01-26
Maximum 14.75 ft
2008-06-13
Average 8 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
MATTESE CREEK NEAR MATTESE 29 cfs 4.3 ft
MARTIGNEY CREEK NEAR ARNOLD 42 cfs 3.9 ft
LITTLE CROOKED CREEK NEAR NEW MINDEN 0 cfs 4.6 ft
ENGELHOLM CREEK NEAR WELLSTON 2 cfs 1.4 ft
RIVER DES PERES TRIB. AT PAGEDALE 0 cfs 2.7 ft
RIVER DES PERES NEAR UNIVERSITY CITY 64 cfs 4.3 ft
KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR VENEDY STATION 117 cfs 1.0 ft

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