Coastal Engineering Research Center (Continued) 
Wave and Lake Level Statistics for Lake Michigan 
Saville, T., Jr., BEB TM 36 
Publication Date: March 1953 
Location: Five stations on Lake Michigan were selected for 
a comprehensive wave analysis; the locations are 
as follow: 
Latitude Longitude Vicinity 
45°05' N 87°00" W Baileys Harbor, Wis. 
43°02' N 87°46" W Milwaukee, Wis. 
A153) IN S725" Wy Chicago, Ill. 
43°14' N 86°27' W Muskegon, Mich. 
44°38' N SOS mW Frankfort, Mich. 
Period of Coverage: Wave characteristics: 1948-1950 
Water level: 1860-1951 
Contents: This publication is divided into two sections: (a) lake level 
statistics, and (b) wave statistics. 
The lake level data include average seasonal fluctuation, a frequency of 
occurrence for short period fluctuations, and a probability of occurrence of 
annual maximum monthly mean lake level for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 consecutive 
years. 
The wave statistics section is divided into separate subsections for each 
location. Each subsection contains statistical hindcast data for each month, 
statistical hindcast data for a full year, statistical hindcast data for 
ice-free periods, and statistical energy data for various periods. Wave 
roses and duration and frequency of waves as a function of wave heights are 
also included. 
Available From: National Technical Information Service 
US Department of Commerce 
5285 Port Royal Road 
Springfield, VA 22161 
(703) 487-4650, FTS 737-4650 
(NTIS Accession No. AD-20-097) 
Additional Information: This document was published by the Beach Erosion 
Board, the Coastal Engineering Research Center's 
predecessor organization. 
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