Name: West Lake Okoboji water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at West Lake Okoboji?

Accepted Answer

West Lake Okoboji's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USGS gauge 06604200 and updated continuously. The 7-day trend, full-pool comparison, and a multi-year history chart are all on this page.

Question 2

What is the full pool elevation for West Lake Okoboji?

Accepted Answer

West Lake Okoboji has a full pool elevation of 1396.3 ft (NAVD88). Surface area at full pool is 3,847 acres.

Question 3

How is West Lake Okoboji's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for West Lake Okoboji is measured by USGS gauge 06604200. Lakebrief polls the upstream feed continuously and renders the latest reading, recent trend, and multi-year context.

Question 4

What is the historical low water level for West Lake Okoboji?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for West Lake Okoboji is approximately 1393.3 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 1394.8 ft.

West Lake Okoboji water level