Edward Arthur Patterson Lake water level
Lake, North Dakota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 5,728 acre‑ft
History
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What this means
Edward Arthur Patterson Lake is at 2,417.39 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2,417.49 ft, based on 36 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.10 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2,418.02 ft, a difference of −0.63 ft.
It has barely moved over the past week. In the last month it has stayed between 2,417.38 ft and 2,417.53 ft.
Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.
Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2,417.49 ft0.10 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2,411.42 ft – 2,419.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2,418.02 ft−0.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2,417.38 ft – 2,417.53 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2,417.38 ft – 2,420.04 ft
On the water at Edward Arthur Patterson Lake
Normal levels mean few surprises on the water: ramps in use and the shoreline where you expect it.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River near New HradecRiver gauge, Green River | 5.31 ft | Low | +0.14 ft | 15 mi |
| Knife River at ManningRiver gauge, Knife River | 5.87 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Heart River near RichardtonRiver gauge, Heart River | 3.87 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 26 mi |
| Cannonball River at RegentRiver gauge, Cannonball River | 4.72 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 33 mi |
| Little Missouri River at MedoraRiver gauge, Little Missouri River | 1.26 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 33 mi |
| Heart River above Lake Tschida near Glen UllinRiver gauge, Heart River | 2.46 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Deep Creek near AmidonRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 11.42 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 40 mi |
| Knife River near Golden ValleyRiver gauge, Knife River | 3.96 ft | Very low | ±0 | 41 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Edward Arthur Patterson Lake higher than last year?
No, it is 0.63 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2,418.02 ft.
What is a normal level for Edward Arthur Patterson Lake in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2,417.49 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2,411.42 ft and 2,419.49 ft, based on 36 years of records.
Is Edward Arthur Patterson Lake really 2,417.39 ft deep?
No. 2,417.39 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Edward Arthur Patterson Lake today?
On Oct 17, 2026, the surface elevation was 2,417.39 ft. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is Edward Arthur Patterson Lake rising or falling?
Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Edward Arthur Patterson Lake normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation publishes a new reading once a day. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Station code
usbr:318(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.86970, -102.82690(WGS84)- Update interval
- once a day
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (RISE), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 2,417.39 ft | 2026-10-17 06:00 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 5,728 acre‑ft | 2026-10-17 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: Edward Arthur Patterson Lake (usbr:318). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/edward-arthur-patterson-lake
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