Reservoir · Minnesota · United States · USACE CWMS
Lake Traverse
84.0% full
Capacity
130.75 hm³
Volume stored
110 hm³
Coordinates
45.769°N, 96.640°W
Last updated
2026-08-14
Current fill
84.0%vs 7 days ago
-1.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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: 2026-08-14.
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About Lake Traverse
As of August 14, 2026, Lake Traverse is filled to 84.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 110 hm³ of water out of a maximum 131 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.7 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Traverse — 47 data points between June 29, 2026 and August 14, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 83.4% (July 27, 2026) to a high of 87.4% (August 2, 2026).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Minnesota basin at 45.769°N, 96.640°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 84.0%
- Water stored
- 110 hm³
- Total capacity
- 131 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Minnesota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 45.769°N, 96.640°W
- Last updated
- August 14, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 84.0% | 110 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 84.0% | 110 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 84.4% | 110 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 84.4% | 110 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 84.6% | 111 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 84.7% | 111 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 85.3% | 112 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 85.7% | 112 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 86.6% | 113 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 87.2% | 114 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 87.4% | 114 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 87.4% | 114 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Traverse?
As of August 14, 2026, Lake Traverse is at 84.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 110 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Lake Traverse reservoir full?
No. As of August 14, 2026, Lake Traverse is high at 84.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Traverse rising or falling?
The level at Lake Traverse is falling — it dropped 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Lake Traverse hold?
Lake Traverse has a total capacity of 131 hm³.
Where is Lake Traverse reservoir located?
Lake Traverse is located in Minnesota, United States, within the Minnesota basin (coordinates 45.769°N, 96.640°W).
What is Lake Traverse used for?
Lake Traverse is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.