Audubon Lake North Dakota Water Level

North Dakota · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

1847.04 ft

Audubon Lake North Dakota is high for this time of year and steady (+0.11 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.05 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 85% of August readings on record

Where Audubon Lake North Dakota sits historically

TODAY 1847.04 ftRECORD LOW0 ft2021-07-21RECORD HIGH1847.28 ft2022-05-12

Today's level compared with every reading in our 6.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.05 ft

7-day change

+0.11 ft

30-day change

+0.27 ft

1-year change

+0.02 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-151846.7–1847.1 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-141844.2–1847.5 ft2026-08-14

Full history (6.0 years)

2020-08-241840.9–1847.9 ft2026-08-13

Audubon Lake North Dakota records and averages

Current level1847.04 ft
Record high1847.28 ft (2022-05-12)
Record low0.0 ft (2021-07-21)
Average of all readings1844.78 ft
Data span6.0 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Audubon Lake North Dakota full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Audubon Lake North Dakota sits at 1847.04 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.27 ft.

What is the water level at Audubon Lake North Dakota today?

The most recent reading is 1847.04 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Audubon Lake North Dakota has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1847.28 ft on 2022-05-12. The lowest is 0.0 ft on 2021-07-21. Our record covers about 6.0 years of readings.

Is Audubon Lake North Dakota low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 85% of them — high 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 Audubon Lake North Dakota 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. Audubon Lake North Dakota has risen 0.27 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.

How much has Audubon Lake North Dakota changed over the past year?

The level is +0.02 ft compared with this date last year (1847.04 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6.0 years, with a record high of 1847.28 ft and a record low of 0.0 ft.

Nearby lakes in North Dakota

Lake Darling water level
1596.83 ft · steady
Lake Tschida and Heart Butte water level
2058.59 ft · falling
White Earth Lake water level
52.84 ft · steady
Edward Arthur Patterson Lake water level
2417.86 ft · rising
Dry Lake water level
50.22 ft · falling
Devils Lake water level
50.11 ft · steady

Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All North Dakota lake levels.