Reservoir · Minnesota · United States · USACE CWMS
Gull Lake Dam
95.7% full
Capacity
75.24 hm³
Volume stored
72 hm³
Coordinates
46.411°N, 94.354°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
95.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-6.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — 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: 2026-07-30.
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About Gull Lake Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Gull Lake Dam is filled to 95.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 72 hm³ of water out of a maximum 75 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 6.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Gull Lake Dam — 1369 data points between September 14, 2022 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 81.5% (April 9, 2023) to a high of 105.0% (June 29, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Minnesota basin at 46.411°N, 94.354°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 95.7%
- Water stored
- 72 hm³
- Total capacity
- 75 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 6.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Minnesota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 46.411°N, 94.354°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 95.7% | 72 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 95.9% | 72 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 96.2% | 72 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 96.7% | 73 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 96.5% | 73 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 96.6% | 73 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 96.3% | 72 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 96.8% | 73 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 97.4% | 73 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 98.2% | 74 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 98.8% | 74 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 99.1% | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Gull Lake Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Gull Lake Dam is at 95.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 72 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Gull Lake Dam reservoir full?
Gull Lake Dam is essentially full, sitting at 95.7% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Gull Lake Dam rising or falling?
The level at Gull Lake Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Gull Lake Dam hold?
Gull Lake Dam has a total capacity of 75 hm³.
Where is Gull Lake Dam reservoir located?
Gull Lake Dam is located in Minnesota, United States, within the Minnesota basin (coordinates 46.411°N, 94.354°W).
What is Gull Lake Dam used for?
Gull Lake Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.