
Lake levels
Morrison Lake, ND
- gauge height
- 58.11 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.20 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.11 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.20 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.11 ft
- Record high
- 62.59 ft
In brief
Morrison Lake's gauge read 58.11 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 70% of October readings since 1985.
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 | 58.11 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 62.59 ft (1997-04-27) |
| Record low | 53.53 ft (1991-04-16) |
| Average of all readings | 58.53 ft |
| Data span | 41 years (12,213 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Morrison Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Morrison Lake sits at 58.11 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.20 ft.
What is the water level at Morrison Lake today?
The most recent reading at Morrison Lake is 58.11 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Morrison Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Morrison Lake in our records is 62.59 ft on 1997-04-27. The lowest is 53.53 ft on 1991-04-16. Our record covers about 41 years of readings.
Is Morrison Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 30% of them, which we classify as 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 Morrison 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. Morrison Lake has fallen 0.20 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Morrison Lake changed over the past year?
Morrison Lake is -0.11 ft compared with this date last year (58.11 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 41 years, with a record high of 62.59 ft and a record low of 53.53 ft.
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Quote this reading
Morrison Lake's gauge read 58.11 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 70% of October readings since 1985.
Download the full record
morrison-lake-nd-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Morrison Lake water level, 1985 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nd/morrison-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.