
Lake levels
Audubon Lake North Dakota, ND
- water level
- 1846.43 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.21 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.21 ft
- Record high
- 1847.28 ft
In brief
Audubon Lake North Dakota stood at 1,846.43 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 83% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1846.43 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1847.28 ft (2022-05-12) |
| Record low | 1841.57 ft (2021-10-05) |
| Average of all readings | 1845.70 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (1,999 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Audubon Lake North Dakota full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Audubon Lake North Dakota sits at 1846.43 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.25 ft.
What is the water level at Audubon Lake North Dakota today?
The most recent reading at Audubon Lake North Dakota is 1846.43 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Audubon Lake North Dakota has ever been?
The highest level for Audubon Lake North Dakota in our records is 1847.28 ft on 2022-05-12. The lowest is 1841.57 ft on 2021-10-05. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.
Is Audubon Lake North Dakota low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 83% of them, which we classify as high for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Audubon Lake North Dakota changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Audubon Lake North Dakota has fallen 0.25 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Audubon Lake North Dakota changed over the past year?
Audubon Lake North Dakota is +0.21 ft compared with this date last year (1846.43 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 1847.28 ft and a record low of 1841.57 ft.
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Quote this reading
Audubon Lake North Dakota stood at 1,846.43 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 83% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
audubon-lake-north-dakota-nd-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Audubon Lake North Dakota water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nd/audubon-lake-north-dakota/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All North Dakota lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.