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Minnesota
67% average fill
Measured
6
Data pending
7
Volume stored
3,443 hm³
Measured capacity
5,139 hm³
Critical
1
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Reservoirs
Sorted by capacityRed Lake Dam
Updated 2026-06-11
Lake Winnibigoshish Dam
Updated 2026-06-11
Pokegama Lake Dam
Updated 2026-06-11
Big Sandy Lake Dam
Updated 2026-06-11
Gull Lake Dam
Updated 2026-06-11
Highway 75 Dam
criticalUpdated 2026-06-11
Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.
Major reservoirs — data pending
7 major reservoirs — data sourcing in progress
Storage is monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: Lac qui Parle Dam (0.1 km³), Marsh Lake Dam (0.0 km³), Leech Lake Dam (0.6 km³), Pine River Dam at Cross Lake (0.1 km³), Orwell Dam (0.0 km³), Reservation Dam at Lake Traverse Reservoir (0.1 km³), White Rock Dam at Mud Lake Reservoir (0.0 km³).
Lac qui Parle Dam
SourcingMarsh Lake Dam
SourcingLeech Lake Dam
SourcingPine River Dam at Cross Lake
SourcingOrwell Dam
SourcingReservation Dam at Lake Traverse Reservoir
SourcingWhite Rock Dam at Mud Lake Reservoir
SourcingAbout reservoirs in Minnesota
As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Minnesota that report live levels hold roughly 3,443 hm³ of water — about 67.0% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Minnesota's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.
Across the region, 1 reservoir is at critically low levels. Gull Lake Dam is the fullest at 102.7%, while Highway 75 Dam is the lowest at 12.4%.
Storage figures for Minnesota come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from June 11, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.
Minnesota at a glance
- Reservoirs tracked
- 6
- Average fill
- 67.0%
- Water stored
- 3,443 hm³
- Combined capacity
- 5,139 hm³
- At critically low levels
- 1
- Fullest
- Gull Lake Dam (102.7%)
- Lowest
- Highway 75 Dam (12.4%)
- Last updated
- June 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How full are reservoirs in Minnesota right now?
As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Minnesota that report live levels are 67.0% full overall, holding about 3,443 hm³ of water.
How many reservoirs are there in Minnesota?
reservoirs.earth tracks 6 reservoirs in Minnesota, with a combined storage capacity of 5,139 hm³.
Which reservoir in Minnesota is the fullest?
Gull Lake Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in Minnesota, at 102.7% of capacity.
Which reservoir in Minnesota is the lowest?
Highway 75 Dam is currently the lowest in Minnesota, at 12.4% of capacity.
Where does the reservoir data for Minnesota come from?
All storage figures for Minnesota come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated June 11, 2026.