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SwedenLeech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam water level
Reservoir, Leech Lake, Minnesota, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey reports Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam at 94.29 ft. There is no published reference for this reservoir yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 94.25 ft – 94.40 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Boating and fishing at Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam
Use the recent trend to judge conditions. A fast rise or fall shows up at docks and beaches within days.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at Willow Beach at Ball ClubRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 301 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Ball Club River near Ball ClubRiver gauge, Ball Club River | 4.70 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Mississippi River at Days High Landing near Deer RiverRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 73.08 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Mississippi River near BemidjiRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 190 cfs | Normal | −12.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Mississippi River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 411 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Straight River near Park RapidsRiver gauge, Straight River | 34.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Crow Wing River at NimrodRiver gauge, Crow Wing River | 207 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 46 mi |
| Mississippi River Diversion near AitkinRiver gauge, Mississippi River Diversion | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 49 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 PM CDT, the water level was 94.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The 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 the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in 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:05205900(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.16889, -94.28779(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 | 94.29 ft | 2026-10-20 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal Dam (usgs:05205900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/leech-lake-at-sugar-point-near-federal-dam
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