Mille Lacs Lake Water Level
Minnesota · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
10.52 ft
Mille Lacs Lake is low for this time of year and steady (-0.01 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 3% of August readings on record
Where Mille Lacs Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.01 ft
30-day change
-0.50 ft
1-year change
-0.49 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Mille Lacs Lake records and averages
| Current level | 10.52 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 11.85 ft (2022-06-25) |
| Record low | 10.04 ft (2025-11-26) |
| Average of all readings | 10.85 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,705 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mille Lacs Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Mille Lacs Lake sits at 10.52 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.50 ft.
What is the water level at Mille Lacs Lake today?
The most recent reading is 10.52 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Mille Lacs Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 11.85 ft on 2022-06-25. The lowest is 10.04 ft on 2025-11-26. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Mille Lacs Lake 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 Mille Lacs Lake 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. Mille Lacs Lake has fallen 0.50 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Mille Lacs Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -0.49 ft compared with this date last year (10.52 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 11.85 ft and a record low of 10.04 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Minnesota lake levels.