Lake Panorama At Panora
RESERVOIR REPORT
October 4 202344 ft
-0.02% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water gage height, ft levels at Lake Panorama At Panora are currently 44 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 45.3ft. Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2013-06-15 when levels reached 46.56 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2015-10-10 when levels receded to 40.96 ft. View historical levels.
Lake Panorama is a man-made reservoir located in Panora, Iowa. It was created in the 1960s by damming the Middle Raccoon River. The lake has a surface area of over 1,600 acres and a maximum depth of 50 feet. It is primarily used for recreation, including boating, fishing, and swimming. The lake is also a popular destination for golfers, with two golf courses located on its shores. The hydrology of the lake is supported by a variety of surface water sources, including runoff from surrounding land, as well as snowmelt and precipitation. Agriculture is a significant land use in the area, with corn and soybeans being the primary crops grown in the region. The lake provides important habitat for a variety of aquatic species, including walleye, largemouth bass, and northern pike.

Geolocation | -94.381, 41.696 |
Elevation | 1,036.04 ft |
Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | -0.02% |
Percent of Normal | 100% |
Minimum |
40.96 ft
2015-10-10 |
Maximum |
46.56 ft
2013-06-15 |
Average | 45 ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
BLUE EARTH RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN | 47 cfs | 1.3 ft |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT NEW ULM | 193 cfs | 784.5 ft |
LE SUEUR RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN | 19 cfs | 1.8 ft |
WATONWAN RIVER NEAR GARDEN CITY | 19 cfs | 0.4 ft |
COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM | 38 cfs | 3.4 ft |
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO | 338 cfs | 2.5 ft |
LITTLE COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR COURTLAND | 8 cfs | 1.7 ft |