LakeLevelIs Lake Darling low right now?
Lake Darling was at 1,596.56 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.44 ft below its full pool of 1,597.0 ft. That is 0.24 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Lake Darling on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,596.51 | +0.05 | −0.5 |
| Oct 9 | 1,596.46 | −0.05 | −0.5 |
| Oct 8 | 1,596.51 | −0.07 | −0.5 |
| Oct 7 | 1,596.58 | ±0.00 | −0.4 |
| Oct 6 | 1,596.58 | +0.09 | −0.4 |
| Oct 5 | 1,596.49 | −0.09 | −0.5 |
| Oct 4 | 1,596.58 | −0.11 | −0.4 |
| Oct 3 | 1,596.69 | +0.18 | −0.3 |
| Oct 2 | 1,596.51 | −0.17 | −0.5 |
| Oct 1 | 1,596.68 | −0.01 | −0.3 |
| Sep 30 | 1,596.69 | +0.02 | −0.3 |
| Sep 29 | 1,596.67 | ±0.00 | −0.3 |
| Sep 28 | 1,596.67 | −0.06 | −0.3 |
| Sep 27 | 1,596.73 | +0.03 | −0.3 |
About Lake Darling
- Full pool
- 1,597.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1,581.4 ft (January 1, 2022) to 1,597.5 ft (August 8, 2025)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVP district, LakeDarling_Dam
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Darling
- White Earth LakeNorth Dakota · 53 mi 2,153.1 ft −0.1 wkLatest reading
- Lake AudubonNorth Dakota · 60 mi 1,846.5 ft −0.0 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- E. Branch Short Creek ReservoirNorth Dakota · 66 mi 1,887.5 ft −0.1 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Lake SakakaweaNorth Dakota · 66 mi 1,824.3 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Dry LakeNorth Dakota · 120 mi 1,451.5 ft −0.0 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Dickinson LakeNorth Dakota · 124 mi 2,417.4 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Darling low right now?
Lake Darling was at 1,596.56 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.44 ft below its full pool of 1,597.0 ft. That is 0.24 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Darling?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 1,597.0 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 Lake Darling 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, LakeDarling_Dam). Readings are provisional and can be revised.