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North Dakota lake levels today

Lakeglance tracks 65 lakes and reservoirs in North Dakota: 16 reservoirs and 49 natural lakes. 14 of them have a live level gauge, so you can see today's water level next to the wind forecast.

The biggest on our list are Lake Sakakawea (314,243 acres), Devils Lake (79,682 acres), Long Lake (17,416 acres). Pick any lake below for live wind, gusts and a go or no-go call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

Water levels at gauged North Dakota lakes

Latest daily readings from USGS and Corps of Engineers gauges. 2 running above normal for the month, 3 below.

Current water levels for gauged lakes in North Dakota
LakeLevel (ft)7-day changevs normal
Lake Sakakawea1,823.92-0.04well below normal
Devils Lake1,449.85-0.06-
Lake Audubon1,846.28-0.07well above normal
Dry Lake1,451.35-0.05-
Lake Ashtabula1,265.47-0.22near normal
Jamestown Reservoir1,429.58-0.39near normal
Morrison Lake1,459.27-0.11-
Pipestem Lake1,442.87-0.27near normal
Bowman-Haley Reservoir2,748.48-0.06below normal
Arrowwood Lake1,433.05-0.07below normal
Eastern Stump Lake1,451.06-0.05-
Homme Lake1,079.65-0.03well above normal
Lake Darling1,597.53-0.04-
White Earth Lake2,153.33-0.05-

All 65 North Dakota lakes

North Dakota lakes questions

How many lakes in North Dakota does Lakeglance cover?

65. Each one has a conditions page with live National Weather Service wind and a 7-day wind forecast. 14 have a live level gauge, and 42 more show water levels from NASA's SWOT satellite.

What is the largest lake in North Dakota?

Of the lakes we track, Lake Sakakawea is the largest at about 314,243 acres of surface water.

Which North Dakota lakes are low right now?

Compared with their normal level for this month, Lake Sakakawea, Bowman-Haley Reservoir, Arrowwood Lake are running below normal in our latest update.

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