Reservoir · North Dakota · United States · BOR RISE
Audubon Lake North Dakota
96.8% full
Capacity
427.3 hm³
Volume stored
414 hm³
Coordinates
47.611°N, 101.266°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
96.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-0.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: BOR RISE — US Bureau of Reclamation — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
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About Audubon Lake North Dakota
As of July 28, 2026, Audubon Lake North Dakota is filled to 96.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 414 hm³ of water out of a maximum 427 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Audubon Lake North Dakota — 1646 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 70.6% (October 5, 2021) to a high of 98.8% (May 12, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the North Dakota basin at 47.611°N, 101.266°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.8%
- Water stored
- 414 hm³
- Total capacity
- 427 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- North Dakota
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 47.611°N, 101.266°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 96.8% | 414 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 96.9% | 414 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 414 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 97.2% | 415 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 97.3% | 416 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 415 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 96.7% | 413 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 96.3% | 412 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 95.8% | 409 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 95.8% | 409 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 96.0% | 410 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 96.0% | 410 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Audubon Lake North Dakota?
As of July 28, 2026, Audubon Lake North Dakota is at 96.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 414 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Audubon Lake North Dakota reservoir full?
Audubon Lake North Dakota is essentially full, sitting at 96.8% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Audubon Lake North Dakota rising or falling?
The level at Audubon Lake North Dakota has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Audubon Lake North Dakota hold?
Audubon Lake North Dakota has a total capacity of 427 hm³.
Where is Audubon Lake North Dakota reservoir located?
Audubon Lake North Dakota is located in North Dakota, United States, within the North Dakota basin (coordinates 47.611°N, 101.266°W).
What is Audubon Lake North Dakota used for?
Audubon Lake North Dakota is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.