LakeLevelIs Shadehill Reservoir low right now?
Shadehill Reservoir was at 2,265.43 ft on October 10, 2026, 6.57 ft below its full pool of 2,272.0 ft. That is 2.45 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.
Shadehill Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 2,265.43 | −0.01 | −6.6 |
| Oct 9 | 2,265.44 | −0.02 | −6.6 |
| Oct 8 | 2,265.46 | −0.03 | −6.5 |
| Oct 7 | 2,265.49 | −0.02 | −6.5 |
| Oct 6 | 2,265.51 | −0.02 | −6.5 |
| Oct 5 | 2,265.53 | −0.02 | −6.5 |
| Oct 4 | 2,265.55 | −0.03 | −6.4 |
| Oct 3 | 2,265.58 | −0.03 | −6.4 |
| Oct 2 | 2,265.61 | −0.03 | −6.4 |
| Oct 1 | 2,265.64 | −0.03 | −6.4 |
| Sep 30 | 2,265.67 | ±0.00 | −6.3 |
| Sep 29 | 2,265.67 | +0.01 | −6.3 |
| Sep 28 | 2,265.66 | +0.02 | −6.3 |
| Sep 27 | 2,265.64 | +0.01 | −6.4 |
About Shadehill Reservoir
- Full pool
- 2,272.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 2,260.4 ft (March 3, 2022) to 2,283.9 ft (March 29, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — NWDM district, SHHI
- Datum
- LOCAL
Lakes near Shadehill Reservoir
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- Dickinson LakeNorth Dakota · 83 mi 2,417.4 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Belle Fourche ReservoirSouth Dakota · 100 mi 2,956.8 ft +0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake OaheSouth Dakota · 126 mi 1,591.8 ft ±0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake SakakaweaNorth Dakota · 126 mi 1,824.3 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Shadehill Reservoir low right now?
Shadehill Reservoir was at 2,265.43 ft on October 10, 2026, 6.57 ft below its full pool of 2,272.0 ft. That is 2.45 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.
What is full pool for Shadehill Reservoir?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 2,272.0 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 Shadehill 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, SHHI). Readings are provisional and can be revised.