Major Flood
22.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the Inlet/Outlet, and several homes and businesses will begin to flood
22 ft
Parking lots and some garages and outbuildings begin to flood
21 ft
Yards around the lake begin to flood
18.2 ft
Lake outlet elevation
17.8 ft
Full level of the lake
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1997 | 23.71 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | 22.57 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 21.82 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KMPS2
River
Lake Kampeska
County
Codington, SD
Coordinates
44.9172°N, 97.1872°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Kampeska at Watertown Water Plant?
The Lake Kampeska at Watertown Water Plant gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06479449) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Lake Kampeska at Watertown Water Plant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Kampeska at Watertown Water Plant is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 22.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lake Kampeska rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lake Kampeska at Watertown Water Plant to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Lake Kampeska at Watertown Water Plant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Codington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.9172°N, 97.1872°W. USGS site number: 06479449. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey