What is the current water level of Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 1,719.43 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown 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 06479449, 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 Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown water level — South Dakota

South Dakota · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown in South Dakota was last measured at 1,719.43 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.5 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown · South Dakota

Pool elevation: 1,719.43 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: ↑Rising

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 06479449, 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 Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Highway 75 Dam Service Spillway	MN	947.64 ft	78 km
Highway 75 Dam Low Flow	MN	947.62 ft	79 km
Marsh Lake Dam	MN	935.81 ft	91 km
Lac Qui Parle	MN	932.78 ft	97 km
Lac Qui Parle Dam	MN	932.80 ft	104 km
Chippewa Diversion Dam	MN	939.15 ft	110 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:15 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 1,719.43 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at Watertown 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 06479449, 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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