LakeLevelIs White Rock Lake low right now?
White Rock Lake was at 970.23 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.77 ft below its full pool of 972.0 ft. That is 1.62 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
White Rock Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 970.20 | +0.05 | −1.8 |
| Oct 9 | 970.15 | +0.11 | −1.9 |
| Oct 8 | 970.04 | +0.03 | −2.0 |
| Oct 7 | 970.01 | −0.12 | −2.0 |
| Oct 6 | 970.13 | −0.06 | −1.9 |
| Oct 5 | 970.19 | +0.08 | −1.8 |
| Oct 4 | 970.11 | −0.09 | −1.9 |
| Oct 3 | 970.20 | +0.11 | −1.8 |
| Oct 2 | 970.09 | +0.16 | −1.9 |
| Oct 1 | 969.93 | −0.26 | −2.1 |
| Sep 30 | 970.19 | −0.13 | −1.8 |
| Sep 29 | 970.32 | +0.12 | −1.7 |
| Sep 28 | 970.20 | +0.07 | −1.8 |
| Sep 27 | 970.13 | −0.14 | −1.9 |
About White Rock Lake
- Full pool
- 972.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 965.8 ft (February 19, 2025) to 980.5 ft (April 7, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVP district, TraverseWR_Dam
- Datum
- LOCAL
Lakes near White Rock Lake
- Reservation LakeMinnesota · 7 mi 976.8 ft +0.0 wkAt full pool
- Marsh LakeMinnesota · 53 mi 937.5 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lac qui Parle LakeMinnesota · 60 mi 933.4 ft +0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Watson Sag Weir LakeMinnesota · 69 mi 939.2 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Chippewa Diversion LakeMinnesota · 69 mi 939.1 ft −0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake KampeskaSouth Dakota · 72 mi 1,718.5 ft −0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is White Rock Lake low right now?
White Rock Lake was at 970.23 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.77 ft below its full pool of 972.0 ft. That is 1.62 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for White Rock Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 972.0 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 White Rock 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, TraverseWR_Dam). Readings are provisional and can be revised.