LakeLevelIs Big Sandy Lake low right now?
Big Sandy Lake was at 1,216.03 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.16 ft below its full pool of 1,216.2 ft. That is 0.17 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Big Sandy Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,216.03 | ±0.00 | −0.2 |
| Oct 9 | 1,216.03 | ±0.00 | −0.2 |
| Oct 8 | 1,216.03 | ±0.00 | −0.2 |
| Oct 7 | 1,216.03 | −0.01 | −0.2 |
| Oct 6 | 1,216.04 | −0.02 | −0.2 |
| Oct 5 | 1,216.06 | +0.01 | −0.1 |
| Oct 4 | 1,216.05 | −0.03 | −0.1 |
| Oct 3 | 1,216.08 | +0.01 | −0.1 |
| Oct 2 | 1,216.07 | ±0.00 | −0.1 |
| Oct 1 | 1,216.07 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
| Sep 30 | 1,216.09 | +0.01 | −0.1 |
| Sep 29 | 1,216.08 | +0.04 | −0.1 |
| Sep 28 | 1,216.04 | ±0.00 | −0.2 |
| Sep 27 | 1,216.04 | −0.01 | −0.2 |
About Big Sandy Lake
- Full pool
- 1,216.2 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1,214.1 ft (April 8, 2023) to 1,220.8 ft (April 28, 2023)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVP district, MissHW_Sandy
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Big Sandy Lake
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- Pine River LakeMinnesota · 38 mi 1,229.3 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Mille Lacs LakeMinnesota · 40 mi 1,251.0 ft −0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Leech LakeMinnesota · 52 mi 1,294.3 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Gull LakeMinnesota · 55 mi 1,193.8 ft −0.0 wkAt full pool
- Lake WinnibigoshishMinnesota · 56 mi 1,298.0 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
Questions
Is Big Sandy Lake low right now?
Big Sandy Lake was at 1,216.03 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.16 ft below its full pool of 1,216.2 ft. That is 0.17 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Big Sandy Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 1,216.2 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 Big Sandy 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, MissHW_Sandy). Readings are provisional and can be revised.