LakeLevelIs Reservation Lake low right now?
Reservation Lake was at 976.80 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.20 ft below its full pool of 977.0 ft. That is 0.05 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Reservation Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 976.75 | +0.01 | −0.3 |
| Oct 9 | 976.74 | +0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 8 | 976.72 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 976.74 | −0.01 | −0.3 |
| Oct 6 | 976.75 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 5 | 976.77 | ±0.00 | −0.2 |
| Oct 4 | 976.77 | −0.02 | −0.2 |
| Oct 3 | 976.79 | +0.01 | −0.2 |
| Oct 2 | 976.78 | +0.02 | −0.2 |
| Oct 1 | 976.76 | −0.04 | −0.2 |
| Sep 30 | 976.80 | −0.01 | −0.2 |
| Sep 29 | 976.81 | +0.02 | −0.2 |
| Sep 28 | 976.79 | +0.03 | −0.2 |
| Sep 27 | 976.76 | −0.02 | −0.2 |
About Reservation Lake
- Full pool
- 977.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 974.2 ft (April 7, 2023) to 981.0 ft (April 9, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVP district, TraverseRES_Dam
- Datum
- LOCAL
Lakes near Reservation Lake
- White Rock LakeMinnesota / South Dakota · 7 mi 970.2 ft +0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Marsh LakeMinnesota · 49 mi 937.5 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lac qui Parle LakeMinnesota · 56 mi 933.4 ft +0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake KampeskaSouth Dakota · 65 mi 1,718.5 ft −0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Watson Sag Weir LakeMinnesota · 66 mi 939.2 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Chippewa Diversion LakeMinnesota · 66 mi 939.1 ft −0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Reservation Lake low right now?
Reservation Lake was at 976.80 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.20 ft below its full pool of 977.0 ft. That is 0.05 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 Reservation Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 977.0 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 Reservation 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, TraverseRES_Dam). Readings are provisional and can be revised.