LakeLevelIs E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir low right now?
E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir was at 1,887.46 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 1.30 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
20251,886.8+0.7
20241,886.1+1.4
20231,886.2+1.3
20221,886.7+0.8
20211,885.8+1.6
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,887.47 | −0.02 |
| Oct 9 | 1,887.49 | −0.02 |
| Oct 8 | 1,887.51 | +0.01 |
| Oct 7 | 1,887.50 | ±0.00 |
| Oct 6 | 1,887.50 | −0.01 |
| Oct 5 | 1,887.51 | −0.02 |
| Oct 4 | 1,887.53 | −0.01 |
| Oct 3 | 1,887.54 | −0.03 |
| Oct 2 | 1,887.57 | −0.02 |
| Oct 1 | 1,887.59 | −0.03 |
| Sep 30 | 1,887.62 | −0.02 |
| Sep 29 | 1,887.64 | −0.02 |
| Sep 28 | 1,887.66 | −0.02 |
| Sep 27 | 1,887.68 | −0.01 |
About E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir
- 10-year range
- 1,885.7 ft (November 17, 2021) to 1,889.4 ft (May 17, 2022)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 05113750
- Datum
- NAVD88
Lakes near E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir
- White Earth LakeNorth Dakota · 37 mi 2,153.1 ft −0.1 wkLatest reading
- Lake DarlingNorth Dakota · 66 mi 1,596.6 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Lake AudubonNorth Dakota · 118 mi 1,846.5 ft −0.0 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Lake SakakaweaNorth Dakota · 120 mi 1,824.3 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Dickinson LakeNorth Dakota · 147 mi 2,417.4 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Heart Butte ReservoirNorth Dakota · 171 mi 2,057.7 ft +0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir low right now?
E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir was at 1,887.46 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 1.30 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
How often is the E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir 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. Geological Survey (USGS 05113750). Readings are provisional and can be revised.