Devils Lake Nr Devils Lake reservoir
Devils Lake Nr Devils Lake
Devils Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The lake has a long history of fluctuating water levels, and it's currently one of the largest natural lakes in North Dakota. Devils Lake is fed by several small streams and has no natural outlet, which causes its water levels to rise and fall depending on precipitation and evaporation rates. The lake is also a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, with abundant populations of walleye, northern pike, and white bass. The surrounding area is also heavily agricultural, with crops like wheat and corn grown in the fertile soils. The lake and its watershed are managed by the North Dakota Watershed Management Commission in an effort to balance the needs of agriculture, recreation, and wildlife, and to prevent flooding in the surrounding areas.
Daily levels at Devils Lake Nr Devils Lake
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Devils Lake Nr Devils Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Starkweather Coulee Nr Webster | 632 cfs | → |
| Edmore Coulee Trib Nr Webster | 153 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Nr Warwick | 283 cfs | → |
| Edmore Coulee Nr Edmore | 502 cfs | → |
| Little Coulee Nr Leeds | 49 cfs | → |
| Mauvais Coulee Nr Cando | 301 cfs | → |
About Devils Lake Nr Devils Lake
Where does the data for Devils Lake Nr Devils Lake come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.