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North DakotaNatural lake, 9,405 acres, Ramsey County

Dry Lake (Ramsey County, North Dakota) conditions today

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

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Water level

1,451.35ft

Steady this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: E wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 40°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 10 to 11 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 44°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

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1,451.35ft NAVD88

-0.05 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Dry Lake was at 1,451.35 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Natural lake
State
North Dakota
County
Ramsey County
Surface area
9,405 acres
USGS gauge
05056241, Dry Lake near Penn, ND
Coordinates
48.2852° N, 98.9618° W

About Dry Lake

Dry Lake covers about 9,405 acres in Ramsey County, North Dakota and is classed as a natural lake.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 05056241 (Dry Lake near Penn, ND), about 4 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Dry Lake questions

Is it windy on Dry Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: E wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 40°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Dry Lake right now?

Dry Lake was at 1,451.35 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).

How big is Dry Lake?

Dry Lake covers about 9,405 acres (15 square miles) of surface water.

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