North Dakota Lake Levels
Current water level for 12 lakes and reservoirs in North Dakota, updated daily from public agency data.
North Dakota lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Lake North Dakota | 1846.43 ft1846.4 ft | -0.07 ft-0.1 ft |
| Devils Lake | 49.98 ft50.0 ft | -0.02 ft-0.0 ft |
| Dry Lake | 49.93 ft49.9 ft | -0.06 ft-0.1 ft |
| East Branch Short Creek Reservoir | 28.14 ft28.1 ft | +0.01 ft+0.0 ft |
| Eastern Stump Lake | 49.97 ft50.0 ft | -0.04 ft-0.0 ft |
| Edward Arthur Patterson Lake | 2417.42 ft2417.4 ft | -0.03 ft-0.0 ft |
| Homme Reservoir | 1079.77 ft1079.8 ft | -0.03 ft-0.0 ft |
| Lake Ashtabula | 1265.83 ft1265.8 ft | -0.01 ft-0.0 ft |
| Lake Darling | 1596.83 ft1596.8 ft | +0.04 ft+0.0 ft |
| Lake Tschida | 2057.63 ft2057.6 ft | +0.01 ft+0.0 ft |
| Morrison Lake | 58.11 ft58.1 ft | -0.11 ft-0.1 ft |
| White Earth Lake | 53.03 ft53.0 ft | -0.06 ft-0.1 ft |
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North Dakota lake levels: common questions
Are North Dakota lakes low right now?
2 of the 11 North Dakota lakes with enough history to compare are in the bottom quarter of their own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which North Dakota lake has changed most this week?
East Branch Short Creek Reservoir has risen the most, +0.01 ft over seven days, and Morrison Lake has fallen the most at -0.11 ft.
How often do North Dakota lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.