Reservoir · Minnesota · United States · USACE CWMS
Red Lake Dam
59.3% full
Capacity
3,676.4 hm³
Volume stored
2182 hm³
Coordinates
47.957°N, 95.277°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
59.3%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-1.5%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 Red Lake Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Red Lake Dam is filled to 59.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,182 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,676 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 1.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Red Lake Dam — 1370 data points between March 7, 2022 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 56.6% (March 9, 2022) to a high of 100.0% (August 24, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around March.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Minnesota basin at 47.957°N, 95.277°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 59.3%
- Water stored
- 2,182 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,676 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Minnesota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 47.957°N, 95.277°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 59.3% | 2,181 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 59.3% | 2,180 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 59.3% | 2,180 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 59.4% | 2,185 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 59.4% | 2,184 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 59.5% | 2,186 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 2,112 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 56.6% | 2,080 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 58.8% | 2,161 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 58.3% | 2,142 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 2,218 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 59.2% | 2,176 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Red Lake Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Red Lake Dam is at 59.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,182 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Red Lake Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Red Lake Dam is within its normal operating range at 59.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Red Lake Dam rising or falling?
The level at Red Lake Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Red Lake Dam hold?
Red Lake Dam has a total capacity of 3,676 hm³.
Where is Red Lake Dam reservoir located?
Red Lake Dam is located in Minnesota, United States, within the Minnesota basin (coordinates 47.957°N, 95.277°W).
What is Red Lake Dam used for?
Red Lake Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.