Edward Arthur Patterson Lake Water Level

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

2417.86 ft

Edward Arthur Patterson Lake is below average for this time of year and rising (+0.20 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.31 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 26% of August readings on record

Where Edward Arthur Patterson Lake sits historically

TODAY 2417.86 ftRECORD LOW2415.26 ft2021-10-08RECORD HIGH2420.83 ft2023-04-10

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.31 ft

7-day change

+0.20 ft

30-day change

-0.33 ft

1-year change

-1.68 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-152417.5–2418.3 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-142417.3–2420.3 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.5 years)

2021-02-202414.6–2421.4 ft2026-08-13

Edward Arthur Patterson Lake records and averages

Current level2417.86 ft
Record high2420.83 ft (2023-04-10)
Record low2415.26 ft (2021-10-08)
Average of all readings2418.37 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Edward Arthur Patterson Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Edward Arthur Patterson Lake sits at 2417.86 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.33 ft.

What is the water level at Edward Arthur Patterson Lake today?

The most recent reading is 2417.86 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 Edward Arthur Patterson Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 2420.83 ft on 2023-04-10. The lowest is 2415.26 ft on 2021-10-08. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Edward Arthur Patterson Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 26% of them — below 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 Edward Arthur Patterson 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. Edward Arthur Patterson Lake has fallen 0.33 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 Edward Arthur Patterson Lake changed over the past year?

The level is -1.68 ft compared with this date last year (2417.86 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 2420.83 ft and a record low of 2415.26 ft.

Nearby lakes in North Dakota

Lake Tschida and Heart Butte water level
2058.59 ft · falling
White Earth Lake water level
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Audubon Lake North Dakota water level
1847.04 ft · steady
Lake Darling water level
1596.83 ft · steady
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.