Reservoir · Minnesota · United States · USACE CWMS
Lac qui Parle Dam
87.3% full
Capacity
56.93 hm³
Volume stored
50 hm³
Coordinates
45.022°N, 95.869°W
Last updated
2026-07-31
Current fill
87.3%vs 7 days ago
+1.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Design capacity is unavailable for this site, so fill % is estimated against the 5-year maximum storage and may overstate fullness. Last reading: 2026-07-31.
Catchment Weather
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About Lac qui Parle Dam
As of July 31, 2026, Lac qui Parle Dam is filled to 87.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 50 hm³ of water out of a maximum 57 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Lac qui Parle Dam — 47 data points between June 15, 2026 and July 31, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 84.8% (June 27, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (June 15, 2026).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Minnesota basin at 45.022°N, 95.869°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 87.3%
- Water stored
- 50 hm³
- Total capacity
- 57 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Minnesota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 45.022°N, 95.869°W
- Last updated
- July 31, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 87.3% | 50 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 86.3% | 49 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 86.2% | 49 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 86.1% | 49 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 86.5% | 49 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 86.9% | 49 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 87.0% | 50 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 87.1% | 50 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 87.1% | 50 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 86.9% | 49 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 87.0% | 50 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 87.1% | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lac qui Parle Dam?
As of July 31, 2026, Lac qui Parle Dam is at 87.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 50 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Lac qui Parle Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 31, 2026, Lac qui Parle Dam is high at 87.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lac qui Parle Dam rising or falling?
The level at Lac qui Parle Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.0 points).
How much water can Lac qui Parle Dam hold?
Lac qui Parle Dam has a total capacity of 57 hm³.
Where is Lac qui Parle Dam reservoir located?
Lac qui Parle Dam is located in Minnesota, United States, within the Minnesota basin (coordinates 45.022°N, 95.869°W).
What is Lac qui Parle Dam used for?
Lac qui Parle Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.