What is the current water level of Lake Darling?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 1,598.05 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Lake Darling 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 USGS site 05115500 · USACE MVP/LakeDarling_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.

Lake Darling water level — North Dakota

North Dakota · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Lake Darling in North Dakota was last measured at 1,598.05 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (−0.1 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Lake Darling · North Dakota

Pool elevation: 1,598.05 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: →Steady

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

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: USGS site 05115500 · USACE MVP/LakeDarling_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 Lake Darling, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
White Earth Lake	ND	2,153.38 ft	86 km
E. Branch Short Creek Reservoir	ND	1,887.84 ft	106 km
Dry Lake	ND	1,452.46 ft	194 km
Devils Lake	ND	1,450.42 ft	202 km
Morrison Lake	ND	1,460.94 ft	203 km
Eastern Stump Lake	ND	1,451.31 ft	248 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lake Darling?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 1,598.05 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Lake Darling 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 USGS site 05115500 · USACE MVP/LakeDarling_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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