
Lake levels
Eastern Stump Lake, ND
- gauge height
- 49.97 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.11 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.51 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-11 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.11 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.51 ft
- Record high
- 54.37 ft
In brief
Eastern Stump Lake's gauge read 49.97 feet on Oct 11, 2026. That is higher than 72% of October readings since 1998.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 49.97 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 54.37 ft (2011-07-01) |
| Record low | 5.58 ft (1998-10-21) |
| Average of all readings | 41.43 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (9,664 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastern Stump Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-11, Eastern Stump Lake sits at 49.97 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.11 ft.
What is the water level at Eastern Stump Lake today?
The most recent reading at Eastern Stump Lake is 49.97 ft (2026-10-11), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Eastern Stump Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Eastern Stump Lake in our records is 54.37 ft on 2011-07-01. The lowest is 5.58 ft on 1998-10-21. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Eastern Stump Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 72% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Eastern Stump 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. Eastern Stump 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 Eastern Stump Lake changed over the past year?
Eastern Stump Lake is +1.51 ft compared with this date last year (49.97 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 54.37 ft and a record low of 5.58 ft.
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Quote this reading
Eastern Stump Lake's gauge read 49.97 feet on Oct 11, 2026. That is higher than 72% of October readings since 1998.
Download the full record
eastern-stump-lake-nd-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Eastern Stump Lake water level, 1998 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nd/eastern-stump-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All North Dakota lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.