Pactola Reservoir Water Level
South Dakota · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
60.08 ft
Pactola Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-0.95 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Pactola Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.07 ft
7-day change
-0.95 ft
30-day change
-4.36 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Pactola Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 60.08 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 70.28 ft (2026-05-04) |
| Record low | 60.08 ft (2026-08-15) |
| Average of all readings | 66.81 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (121 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pactola Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Pactola Reservoir sits at 60.08 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.36 ft.
What is the water level at Pactola Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 60.08 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Pactola Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 70.28 ft on 2026-05-04. The lowest is 60.08 ft on 2026-08-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Pactola 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. Pactola Reservoir has fallen 4.36 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 Pactola Reservoir changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 70.28 ft and a record low of 60.08 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All South Dakota lake levels.