LakeLevelIs Dickinson Lake low right now?
Dickinson Lake was at 2,417.41 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.59 ft below its full pool of 2,420.0 ft. That is 0.28 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Dickinson Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 2,417.41 | −0.01 | −2.6 |
| Oct 9 | 2,417.42 | ±0.00 | −2.6 |
| Oct 8 | 2,417.42 | −0.01 | −2.6 |
| Oct 7 | 2,417.43 | −0.02 | −2.6 |
| Oct 6 | 2,417.45 | ±0.00 | −2.6 |
| Oct 5 | 2,417.45 | −0.01 | −2.6 |
| Oct 4 | 2,417.46 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Oct 3 | 2,417.48 | −0.01 | −2.5 |
| Oct 2 | 2,417.49 | −0.01 | −2.5 |
| Oct 1 | 2,417.50 | −0.01 | −2.5 |
| Sep 30 | 2,417.51 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Sep 29 | 2,417.53 | +0.02 | −2.5 |
| Sep 28 | 2,417.51 | +0.02 | −2.5 |
| Sep 27 | 2,417.49 | −0.01 | −2.5 |
About Dickinson Lake
- Full pool
- 2,420.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 2,415.2 ft (October 15, 2015) to 4,830.0 ft (May 26, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, DIND
- Datum
- LOCAL
Lakes near Dickinson Lake
- Heart Butte ReservoirNorth Dakota · 52 mi 2,057.7 ft +0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Bowman-Haley ReservoirNorth Dakota · 64 mi 2,748.6 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake SakakaweaNorth Dakota · 79 mi 1,824.3 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Shadehill ReservoirSouth Dakota · 83 mi 2,265.4 ft −0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake AudubonNorth Dakota · 89 mi 1,846.5 ft −0.0 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- White Earth LakeNorth Dakota · 109 mi 2,153.1 ft −0.1 wkLatest reading
Questions
Is Dickinson Lake low right now?
Dickinson Lake was at 2,417.41 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.59 ft below its full pool of 2,420.0 ft. That is 0.28 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 Dickinson Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 2,420.0 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 Dickinson 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 (NWDM district, DIND). Readings are provisional and can be revised.