Lake Minnehaha Water Level
Florida · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
93.94 ft
Lake Minnehaha is low for this time of year and steady (-0.08 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 3% of August readings on record
Where Lake Minnehaha sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.08 ft
30-day change
-0.05 ft
1-year change
-2.36 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Lake Minnehaha records and averages
| Current level | 93.94 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 98.81 ft (2024-10-23) |
| Record low | 93.83 ft (2026-08-02) |
| Average of all readings | 96.32 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,821 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Minnehaha full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake Minnehaha sits at 93.94 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.05 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Minnehaha today?
The most recent reading is 93.94 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Minnehaha has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 98.81 ft on 2024-10-23. The lowest is 93.83 ft on 2026-08-02. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Lake Minnehaha low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 3% of them — low for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Lake Minnehaha changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Lake Minnehaha has fallen 0.05 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Minnehaha changed over the past year?
The level is -2.36 ft compared with this date last year (93.94 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 98.81 ft and a record low of 93.83 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Florida lake levels.