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Orwell Reservoir conditions today

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Water level

64.33ft

Up 0.35 ft this week

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

Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 45°F, 54% chance of rain. Tuesday: SSE wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 52°F.

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64.33ft (gage datum)

+0.35 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Orwell Reservoir was at 64.33 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.35 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Minnesota
County
Otter Tail County
USGS gauge
05045950, Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls, MN
Coordinates
46.2176° N, 96.1789° W

Background reading: Orwell Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Orwell Reservoir

Orwell Reservoir covers a stretch of water in Otter Tail County, Minnesota and is classed as a reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 05045950, listed as Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls, MN. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

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.

Orwell Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Orwell Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 45°F, 54% chance of rain. 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 Orwell Reservoir right now?

Orwell Reservoir was at 64.33 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.35 ft over the past week.

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