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SwedenLake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton water level
Reservoir, Lake Traverse, Minnesota, United States
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Water level
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What this means
Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton reads 76.57 ft as of Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this reservoir yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
In the last month it has stayed between 76.52 ft and 76.57 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 81.02 ftApril 9, 2019
On the water at Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton
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Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.02 ft | April 9, 2019 |
| 2 | 79.33 ft | April 19, 2017 |
| 3 | 78.28 ft | June 22, 2014 |
| 4 | 78.11 ft | June 23, 2013 |
| 5 | 77.99 ft | August 6, 2018 |
| 6 | 77.71 ft | July 26, 2016 |
| 7 | 77.68 ft | May 23, 2015 |
| 8 | 77.47 ft | April 10, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Lake above White Rock Dam near White RockReservoir, Mud Lake | 69.41 ft | Very low | −0.48 ft | 7 mi |
| Bois De Sioux River near White RockRiver gauge, Bois De Sioux River | 3.44 ft | Below flood stage | 7 mi | |
| Mustinka River above WheatonRiver gauge, Mustinka River | 76.91 ft | Below flood stage | 8 mi | |
| Little Minnesota River near PeeverRiver gauge, Little Minnesota River | 9.78 ft | Below flood stage | 16 mi | |
| Bois De Sioux River near DoranRiver gauge, Bois De Sioux River | 1.3 cfs | Low | 27 mi | |
| Wild Rice River near MantadorRiver gauge, Wild Rice River | 1.6 cfs | Low | 33 mi | |
| Minnesota River at OrtonvilleRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 1.24 ft | Below flood stage | 34 mi | |
| Whetstone River near Big Stone CityRiver gauge, Whetstone River | 1.28 ft | Below flood stage | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the record level at Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton?
The highest reading on record is 81.02 ft (April 9, 2019).
How often is Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT.
What is the water level of Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 76.57 ft. No reference yet.
Is the level of Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton normal?
Latest reading. The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton?
The highest level on record is 81.02 ft on April 9, 2019.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05049700(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.76858, -96.63867(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Water level stage | 76.57 ft | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Traverse at Reservation Dam near Wheaton (usgs:05049700). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/lake-traverse-at-reservation-dam-near-wheaton
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer