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SwedenOrwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls water level
Reservoir, Orwell Lake, Minnesota, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey reports Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls at 64.03 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 is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 63.95 ft – 64.33 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 Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls
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
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail River below Orwell D near Fergus FallsRiver gauge, Otter Tail River | 211 cfs | Normal | −82.0 cfs | 0.3 mi |
| Otter Tail River near ElizabethRiver gauge, Otter Tail River | 217 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Bois De Sioux River near DoranRiver gauge, Bois De Sioux River | 0.8 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 20 mi |
| Red River of The North at WahpetonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 3.98 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 20 mi |
| Bois De Sioux River near White RockRiver gauge, Bois De Sioux River | 3.44 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Mud Lake above White Rock Dam near White RockReservoir, Mud Lake | 70.04 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 31 mi |
| Mustinka River above WheatonRiver gauge, Mustinka River | 76.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 31 mi |
| Red River of The North at EnloeRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 14.39 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 64.03 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls 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:05045950(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.21639, -96.17806(WGS84)- 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 | 64.03 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Orwell Lake at Orwell Dam near Fergus Falls (usgs:05045950). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/orwell-lake-at-orwell-dam-near-fergus-falls
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