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MinnesotaReservoir, 10,747 acres, Traverse County

Lake Traverse water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

76.68ft (gage datum)

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
-0.01ft
Past 7 days
-0.01ft
Past 30 days
-0.11ft
Trend
Steady

Lake Traverse was at 76.68 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

Last 30 days

76.576.877.0Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Lake Traverse daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft (gage datum))Change
Oct 25, 202676.69-0.02
Oct 24, 202676.71+0.01
Oct 23, 202676.70+0.02
Oct 22, 202676.680.00
Oct 21, 202676.680.00
Oct 20, 202676.68-0.01
Oct 19, 202676.69-0.02
Oct 18, 202676.71+0.03
Oct 17, 202676.68+0.10
Oct 16, 202676.58-0.14
Oct 15, 202676.720.00
Oct 14, 202676.72-0.01
Oct 13, 202676.730.00
Oct 12, 202676.73-0.04

Reading these numbers

This gauge reports gage height, measured against a local reference point at the station rather than sea level. The number is useful for tracking rises and drops, but it is not an elevation, so do not compare it with charts that list elevations above sea level.

On a reservoir, a few feet of drop changes the shoreline more than you would think. Low water exposes stumps, sandbars and old roadbeds that are normally well under the hull, and some ramps end before the water does.

High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.

The gauge is listed by USGS as Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton, MN. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.

Lake Traverse water level questions

What is the water level at Lake Traverse today?

Lake Traverse was at 76.68 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).

Is Lake Traverse rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.01 ft), and it is -0.11 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lake Traverse water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05049700 (Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton, MN). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.

How often is this page updated?

The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.

Nearby lakes

If Traverse is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.