Upper Red Lake Water Level
Minnesota · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
73.56 ft
Upper Red Lake is current reading available and falling (-0.23 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Upper Red Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-0.11 ft
1-year change
— ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Upper Red Lake records and averages
| Current level | 73.56 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 74.6 ft (2026-06-12) |
| Record low | 73.54 ft (2026-08-14) |
| Average of all readings | 73.9 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Upper Red Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Upper Red Lake sits at 73.56 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.11 ft.
What is the water level at Upper Red Lake today?
The most recent reading is 73.56 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 Upper Red Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 74.6 ft on 2026-06-12. The lowest is 73.54 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Upper Red Lake low 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. Upper Red Lake has fallen 0.11 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Upper Red Lake changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 74.6 ft and a record low of 73.54 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.