Lake Darling Water Level

North Dakota · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

1596.83 ft

Lake Darling is high for this time of year and steady (+0.04 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.04 ft

Reading as of 2022-09-30 · higher than 80% of September readings on record

Where Lake Darling sits historically

TODAY 1596.83 ftRECORD LOW1592.3 ft2021-10-25RECORD HIGH1597.36 ft2022-05-31

Today's level compared with every reading in our 1.1-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.04 ft

7-day change

+0.04 ft

30-day change

-0.10 ft

1-year change

+4.14 ft

Last 30 days

2022-08-311596.6–1597.0 ft2022-09-30

Last 12 months

2021-09-301591.7–1598.0 ft2022-09-30

Lake Darling records and averages

Current level1596.83 ft
Record high1597.36 ft (2022-05-31)
Record low1592.3 ft (2021-10-25)
Average of all readings1594.2 ft
Data span1.1 years (405 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Darling full right now?

As of 2022-09-30, Lake Darling sits at 1596.83 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.10 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Darling today?

The most recent reading is 1596.83 ft (2022-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Darling has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1597.36 ft on 2022-05-31. The lowest is 1592.3 ft on 2021-10-25. Our record covers about 1.1 years of readings.

Is Lake Darling low for this time of year?

Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 80% 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 Lake Darling 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. Lake Darling has fallen 0.10 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Darling changed over the past year?

The level is +4.14 ft compared with this date last year (1596.83 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.1 years, with a record high of 1597.36 ft and a record low of 1592.3 ft.

Nearby lakes in North Dakota

Audubon Lake North Dakota water level
1847.04 ft · steady
White Earth Lake water level
52.84 ft · steady
Lake Tschida and Heart Butte water level
2058.59 ft · falling
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. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All North Dakota lake levels.