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Deerfield Reservoir, SD

water level
5902.83 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
-0.79 ft
30-day change
-1.35 ft
1-year change
-2.59 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
-0.12 ft
7-day change
-0.79 ft
30-day change
-1.35 ft
1-year change
-2.59 ft
Record high
5908.63 ft

In brief

Deerfield Reservoir stood at 5,902.83 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

5902.65903.15903.55904.05904.4SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 5904.215902.83 ft

Records and averages

Current level5902.83 ft
Record high5908.63 ft (2023-07-01)
Record low5902.83 ft (2026-10-12)
Average of all readings5906.30 ft
Data span5 years (2,000 readings)

Level schematic

5,902.605,904.165,905.735,907.305,908.86PUBLISHED HIGH 5,908.63 ft5,902.83 ftPUBLISHED LOW 5,902.83 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Deerfield Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Deerfield Reservoir sits at 5902.83 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.35 ft.

What is the water level at Deerfield Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Deerfield Reservoir is 5902.83 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Deerfield Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Deerfield Reservoir in our records is 5908.63 ft on 2023-07-01. The lowest is 5902.83 ft on 2026-10-12. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Deerfield Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them, which we classify as low 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 Deerfield Reservoir low 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. Deerfield Reservoir has fallen 1.35 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 Deerfield Reservoir changed over the past year?

Deerfield Reservoir is -2.59 ft compared with this date last year (5902.83 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 5908.63 ft and a record low of 5902.83 ft.

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Deerfield Reservoir stood at 5,902.83 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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deerfield-reservoir-sd-water-level-history.csv

2,000 readings, Aug 26, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All South Dakota lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.