Lake Washington Level Change Notice
February 16, 2012
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin raising the level of Lake Washington today.
The summer refill will reach full pool, 22 feet (up from the 20-foot winter elevation), by June 1. It is common for lake levels to fluctuate daily by several tenths of a foot during refill.
This year, placement of riprap for Hiram M. Chittenden Locks erosion repairs requires spillway gate closures, possibly causing minor fluctuation increases until mid-March.
To maintain proper mooring, vessel owners should closely monitor lake elevation, especially those in boathouses.
