Major Flood
1395 ft
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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
1379 ft
Minor Flood
1375 ft
Action Stage
1365 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1395 ft
Elevation of the top of the dam.
1379.3 ft
Elevation at maximum spillway design discharge capacity.
1375 ft
Maximum capacity of the reservoir. Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at North Point (Prairie Dog Bay) and South Shore.
1371 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at Joe Day Bay and North Wheeler.
1368 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at Whetstone Bay B.
1365 ft
Base of the exclusive flood control zone. Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at South Scalp #1, Platte Creek and Pease Creek
1362 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at White Swan.
1361 ft
water reaches the top of the boat ramps at North Point, North Bay and St. Francis Bay, as well as South Wheeler.
1360 ft
The boat ramps at Randall Creek recreation area and the spillway lakeside use area below the dam are closed.
1358 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp at Whetstone Bay A.
1350 ft
Base flood control elevation.
1346 ft
Spillway crest elevation.
1310 ft
Inactive storage elevation.
1227 ft
Dead storage elevation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2011 | 1374.04 ft | — |
| May 6, 1997 | 1372.17 ft | — |
| May 31, 2019 | 1370.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRDS2
River
Missouri River
County
Charles Mix, SD
Coordinates
43.0681°N, 98.5542°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Fort Randall Dam?
The Missouri River at Fort Randall Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06452500) 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 Missouri River at Fort Randall Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Fort Randall Dam is 1375 feet. Action stage begins at 1365 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1379 feet, and major flooding at 1395 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Fort Randall Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.0681°N, 98.5542°W. USGS site number: 06452500. 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. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.