Reservoir · Minnesota · United States · USACE CWMS
Pokegama Lake Dam
61.2% full
Capacity
198.34 hm³
Volume stored
121 hm³
Coordinates
47.248°N, 93.587°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
61.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+1.2%year-over-year
7-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: 2026-07-30.
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About Pokegama Lake Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Pokegama Lake Dam is filled to 61.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 121 hm³ of water out of a maximum 198 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 1.2 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Pokegama Lake Dam — 1369 data points between September 15, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 31.4% (February 3, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (April 27, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Minnesota basin at 47.248°N, 93.587°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 61.2%
- Water stored
- 121 hm³
- Total capacity
- 198 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Minnesota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 47.248°N, 93.587°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 61.2% | 121 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 61.2% | 121 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 62.1% | 123 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 61.7% | 122 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 61.6% | 122 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 61.2% | 121 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 61.1% | 121 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 61.0% | 121 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 60.9% | 121 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 121 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 61.1% | 121 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 61.3% | 122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pokegama Lake Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Pokegama Lake Dam is at 61.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 121 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Pokegama Lake Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Pokegama Lake Dam is within its normal operating range at 61.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pokegama Lake Dam rising or falling?
The level at Pokegama Lake Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Pokegama Lake Dam hold?
Pokegama Lake Dam has a total capacity of 198 hm³.
Where is Pokegama Lake Dam reservoir located?
Pokegama Lake Dam is located in Minnesota, United States, within the Minnesota basin (coordinates 47.248°N, 93.587°W).
What is Pokegama Lake Dam used for?
Pokegama Lake Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.