Lake levels
East Branch Short Creek Reservoir, ND
- gauge height
- 28.14 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.48 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.80 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.04 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.48 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.80 ft
- Record high
- 31.05 ft
In brief
East Branch Short Creek Reservoir's gauge read 28.14 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 99% of October readings since 1999.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 28.14 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 31.05 ft (2011-04-11) |
| Record low | 24.53 ft (2005-02-21) |
| Average of all readings | 27.11 ft |
| Data span | 26 years (9,052 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is East Branch Short Creek Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, East Branch Short Creek Reservoir sits at 28.14 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.48 ft.
What is the water level at East Branch Short Creek Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at East Branch Short Creek Reservoir is 28.14 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest East Branch Short Creek Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for East Branch Short Creek Reservoir in our records is 31.05 ft on 2011-04-11. The lowest is 24.53 ft on 2005-02-21. Our record covers about 26 years of readings.
Is East Branch Short Creek Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 99% 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 East Branch Short Creek Reservoir 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. East Branch Short Creek Reservoir has fallen 0.48 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has East Branch Short Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?
East Branch Short Creek Reservoir is +0.80 ft compared with this date last year (28.14 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 26 years, with a record high of 31.05 ft and a record low of 24.53 ft.
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Quote this reading
East Branch Short Creek Reservoir's gauge read 28.14 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 99% of October readings since 1999.
Download the full record
east-branch-short-creek-reservoir-nd-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “East Branch Short Creek Reservoir water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nd/east-branch-short-creek-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All North Dakota lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.