Marsh Lake Dam water level — Minnesota

Minnesota · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Marsh Lake Dam in Minnesota was last measured at 935.81 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.3 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Marsh Lake Dam · Minnesota
Pool elevation
935.81 ft

Datum NGVD29. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
Not reported
Recent trend
↓Falling

−0.3 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

937.2ft936.3ftApr 15 – Apr 20

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE MVP/MarshLake_Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Marsh Lake Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Lac Qui Parle MN 932.78 ft 12 km
Highway 75 Dam Service Spillway MN 947.64 ft 17 km
Highway 75 Dam Low Flow MN 947.62 ft 18 km
Lac Qui Parle Dam MN 932.80 ft 24 km
Chippewa Diversion Dam MN 939.15 ft 29 km
Mud Lake North of 670th Street MN 973.41 ft 83 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Marsh Lake Dam?
As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 935.81 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Marsh Lake Dam full right now?
Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?
From USACE MVP/MarshLake_Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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