Reservoir · Minnesota · United States · USACE CWMS
Orwell Dam
Current fill: N/A
Capacity
9.93 hm³
Volume stored
N/A
Coordinates
46.217°N, 96.178°W
Station not currently reporting
The most recent storage reading from this gauge is from 2026-04-05, more than 45 days ago, so the current fill is shown as N/A. The history below reflects that older reading.
Current fill
N/Avs 7 days ago
N/Avs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
N/AData 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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Orwell Dam
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Minnesota basin at 46.217°N, 96.178°W.
Key facts
- Total capacity
- 10 hm³
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Minnesota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 46.217°N, 96.178°W
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | 105.0% | 11 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | 105.0% | 11 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | 105.0% | 10 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 105.0% | 10 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 105.0% | 10 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 105.0% | 10 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 104.8% | 10 |
| 29 Mar 2026 | 104.5% | 10 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 104.3% | 10 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 104.3% | 10 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 104.7% | 10 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 104.3% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
How much water can Orwell Dam hold?
Orwell Dam has a total capacity of 10 hm³.
Where is Orwell Dam reservoir located?
Orwell Dam is located in Minnesota, United States, within the Minnesota basin (coordinates 46.217°N, 96.178°W).
What is Orwell Dam used for?
Orwell Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.