Is Baldhill Lake low right now?
Baldhill Lake was at 1,265.72 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.28 ft below its full pool of 1,266.0 ft. That is 0.23 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
Baldhill Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,265.76 | +0.01 | −0.2 |
| Oct 9 | 1,265.75 | −0.07 | −0.3 |
| Oct 8 | 1,265.82 | −0.03 | −0.2 |
| Oct 7 | 1,265.85 | ±0.00 | −0.2 |
| Oct 6 | 1,265.85 | +0.01 | −0.2 |
| Oct 5 | 1,265.84 | −0.05 | −0.2 |
| Oct 4 | 1,265.89 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
| Oct 3 | 1,265.91 | −0.03 | −0.1 |
| Oct 2 | 1,265.94 | −0.25 | −0.1 |
| Oct 1 | 1,266.19 | −0.17 | +0.2 |
| Sep 30 | 1,266.36 | ±0.00 | +0.4 |
| Sep 29 | 1,266.36 | +0.39 | +0.4 |
| Sep 28 | 1,265.97 | +0.04 | −0.0 |
| Sep 27 | 1,265.93 | +0.04 | −0.1 |
About Baldhill Lake
- Full pool
- 1,266.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1,256.8 ft (March 17, 2020) to 1,268.8 ft (May 9, 2022)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVP district, Baldhill_Dam
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Baldhill Lake
- Jamestown ReservoirNorth Dakota · 30 mi 1,430.3 ft −0.3 wkNormal for this time of year
- Pipestem ReservoirNorth Dakota · 32 mi 1,443.9 ft +0.3 wk1.4 ft above full pool
- Eastern Stump LakeNorth Dakota · 59 mi 1,451.2 ft −0.0 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Devils LakeNorth Dakota · 83 mi 1,451.3 ft −0.1 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Morrison LakeNorth Dakota · 92 mi 1,459.5 ft −0.0 wkLatest reading
- Dry LakeNorth Dakota · 93 mi 1,451.5 ft +0.0 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Baldhill Lake low right now?
Baldhill Lake was at 1,265.72 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.28 ft below its full pool of 1,266.0 ft. That is 0.23 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
What is full pool for Baldhill Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 1,266.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Baldhill Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (MVP district, Baldhill_Dam). Readings are provisional and can be revised.