Lake levels
Lake Darling, ND
- water level
- 1596.83 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 1-year change
- +4.14 ft
- Record high
- 1600.99 ft
Reading as of 2022-09-30 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.04 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 1-year change
- +4.14 ft
- Record high
- 1600.99 ft
In brief
Lake Darling's last reported level was 1,596.83 feet, on Sep 30, 2022.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1596.83 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1600.99 ft (2011-06-01) |
| Record low | 1584.24 ft (1991-03-29) |
| Average of all readings | 1595.17 ft |
| Data span | 31 years (10,721 readings) |
Level schematic
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.
What is the water level at Lake Darling on record?
This gauge stopped reporting on 2022-09-30; its final reading was 1596.83 ft, sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. It is kept here for the historical record and is not a current level.
What is the highest Lake Darling has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Darling in our records is 1600.99 ft on 2011-06-01. The lowest is 1584.24 ft on 1991-03-29. Our record covers about 31 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 84% of them, which we classify as 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?
Lake Darling is +4.14 ft compared with this date last year (1596.83 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 31 years, with a record high of 1600.99 ft and a record low of 1584.24 ft.
Download and cite
Download the full record
lake-darling-nd-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Darling water level, 1991 to 2022,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nd/lake-darling/, 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.