Lower Red Lake Nr Red Lake
April 19, 2024
74 ft
-0.11% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water gage height, ft levels at Lower Red Lake Nr Red Lake are currently 74 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 74.44ft. Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2011-06-22 when levels reached 77.03 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2012-10-05 when levels receded to 72.38 ft. View historical levels.
Lower Red Lake is located in northern Minnesota and is the largest natural freshwater lake in the state. It has a rich history with the Ojibwe tribe, who have fished and hunted in the area for centuries. The lake is fed by the Red Lake River and other smaller streams, and has an extensive wetland complex that helps filter the water. The area also receives significant snowfall in the winter, which contributes to the lake's water levels. Agricultural activities in the area include corn, soybeans, and wheat production. Recreational uses of the lake include fishing, boating, and camping. The lake has been the focus of conservation efforts to improve water quality and protect sensitive habitats, such as the wild rice beds that grow in the shallows.
| Geolocation | -95.273, 47.959 |
| Elevation | 1,174.46 ft |
| Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | -0.11% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
72.38 ft
2012-10-05 |
| Maximum |
77.03 ft
2011-06-22 |
| Average | 74 ft |
| Dam_Height | 15 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 13 |
| Drainage_Area | 1921 |
| Year_Completed | 1931 |
| Nid_Storage | 3428000 |
| Structural_Height | 17 |
| River_Or_Stream | RED LAKE RIVER |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 288640 |
| Hazard_Potential | Low |
| Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 4 |
| Dam_Length | 36500 |
| Nid_Height | 17 |
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