North DakotaNatural lake
Eastern Stump Lake water level
Current level
1,451.06ft NAVD88
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
- Past 24 hours
- -0.01ft
- Past 7 days
- -0.05ft
- Past 30 days
- -0.01ft
- Trend
- Steady
Eastern Stump Lake was at 1,451.06 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).
Last 30 days
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft NAVD88) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1,451.07 | -0.02 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1,451.09 | +0.04 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,451.05 | -0.02 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,451.07 | -0.02 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,451.09 | 0.00 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,451.09 | -0.02 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,451.11 | -0.02 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1,451.13 | +0.02 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1,451.11 | -0.02 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,451.13 | -0.01 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,451.14 | +0.03 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,451.11 | -0.01 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,451.12 | +0.03 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,451.09 | -0.02 |
Reading these numbers
Readings are elevations in feet above the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88), the current national reference. Older dam documents often quote NGVD29 instead, which can differ by a few feet. See NGVD29 vs NAVD88.
Natural lake levels usually move slowly, following rain, snowmelt and evaporation. A rise after a wet week can flood low docks and beaches, while late-summer lows expose rocks and weed beds near shore.
The gauge is listed by USGS as Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota, ND. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.
Eastern Stump Lake water level questions
What is the water level at Eastern Stump Lake today?
Eastern Stump Lake was at 1,451.06 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft).
Is Eastern Stump Lake rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.05 ft), and it is -0.01 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Eastern Stump Lake water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 05056665 (Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota, ND). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.
How often is this page updated?
The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.
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