Lake Levels USA tracks 8 lakes and reservoirs in South Dakota using U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (RISE), U.S. Geological Survey (Water Data for the Nation). Of the 8 with a current 7-day trend, 3 rose and 3 fell by more than 0.05 ft. Latest data: Oct 25, 2026. Elevations from different gauges use different datums, so compare each lake with its own history, not with other lakes.
All South Dakota lakes
Angostura ReservoirReclamation3,169.48 ft+0.08 ftBelle Fourche ReservoirReclamation2,957.19 ft+0.34 ftDeerfield ReservoirReclamation5,901.62 ft−0.70 ftLake Francis CaseAt Chamberlain, SD1,342.82 ft−1.00 ftLake KampeskaAt Water Plant At Watertown, SD1,718.40 ft−0.01 ftMud LakeAbove White Rock Dam Near White Rock, SD970.39 ft−0.01 ftPactola ReservoirReclamation4,558.98 ft+0.33 ftShadehill ReservoirReclamation2,265.07 ft−0.16 ft
Other states
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Number = lakes with a gauge on this site. Grey = none yet.