Reservoir · Minnesota · United States · USACE CWMS
Red Lake Dam
62.5% full
Capacity
3,676.4 hm³
Volume stored
2298 hm³
Coordinates
47.957°N, 95.277°W
Last updated
2026-06-11
Current fill
62.5%vs 7 days ago
+0.9%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+2.4%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: 2026-06-11.
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About Red Lake Dam
As of June 11, 2026, Red Lake Dam is filled to 62.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,298 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 (+0.9 pts), and it is 2.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Red Lake Dam — 1371 data points between March 7, 2022 and June 11, 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 July 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
- 62.5%
- Water stored
- 2,298 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,676 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 2.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Minnesota
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 47.957°N, 95.277°W
- Last updated
- June 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 62.5% | 2,298 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 61.6% | 2,263 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 61.1% | 2,245 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 61.3% | 2,255 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 2,236 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 2,236 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 61.0% | 2,242 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 60.3% | 2,217 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 61.0% | 2,244 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 61.1% | 2,246 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 2,260 |
| 31 May 2026 | 61.3% | 2,255 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Red Lake Dam?
As of June 11, 2026, Red Lake Dam is at 62.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,298 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Red Lake Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 11, 2026, Red Lake Dam is within its normal operating range at 62.5% 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 (+0.9 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.