LakeLevelIs Nelson Reservoir low right now?
Nelson Reservoir was at 2,216.20 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 0.70 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.
Nelson Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
20252,217.0−0.8
20242,217.2−1.0
20232,218.6−2.4
20222,212.6+3.6
20212,213.1+3.1
20202,215.7+0.5
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 2,216.20 | −0.01 |
| Oct 8 | 2,216.21 | −0.03 |
| Oct 7 | 2,216.24 | −0.02 |
| Oct 6 | 2,216.26 | −0.03 |
| Oct 5 | 2,216.29 | −0.01 |
| Oct 4 | 2,216.30 | −0.02 |
| Oct 3 | 2,216.32 | −0.05 |
| Oct 2 | 2,216.37 | −0.02 |
| Oct 1 | 2,216.39 | −0.03 |
| Sep 30 | 2,216.42 | −0.02 |
| Sep 29 | 2,216.44 | −0.03 |
| Sep 28 | 2,216.47 | −0.05 |
| Sep 27 | 2,216.52 | −0.06 |
| Sep 26 | 2,216.58 | −0.11 |
About Nelson Reservoir
- 10-year range
- 2,204.5 ft (October 2, 2016) to 2,221.6 ft (July 6, 2018)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, NRMT
- Datum
- LOCAL
Lakes near Nelson Reservoir
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- Fresno ReservoirMontana · 111 mi 2,566.8 ft +0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
- Tiber ReservoirMontana · 165 mi 2,987.5 ft −0.3 wkNormal for this time of year
- E. Branch Short Creek ReservoirNorth Dakota · 218 mi 1,887.5 ft −0.1 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- White Earth LakeNorth Dakota · 219 mi 2,153.1 ft −0.1 wkLatest reading
- Canyon Ferry LakeMontana · 235 mi 3,784.3 ft −0.5 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Nelson Reservoir low right now?
Nelson Reservoir was at 2,216.20 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 0.70 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.
How often is the Nelson 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. Army Corps of Engineers (NWDM district, NRMT). Readings are provisional and can be revised.