LAKE PANORAMA AT PANORA

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Iowa Reservoirs South Raccoon Watershed

Lake Panorama At Panora

RESERVOIR REPORT
October 4 2023

44 ft

-0.02% today
100% 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

Historical Data

GAGE HEIGHT, FT

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