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2272 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
2318 ft
Dam crest elevation.
2297.9 ft
Near record flooding with similar flooding to what occurred in 1950 before the reservoir was completed.
2290.83 ft
Reservoir elevation on April 17, 2009.
2280 ft
Water begins to impact the road to the Shadehill Recreation Area.
2272 ft
Water begins flowing into an uncontrolled outlet and is discharged downstream.
2260 ft
Top of active conservation pool.
2253.4 ft
Top of inactive conservation pool.
2250.8 ft
Top of dead storage pool.
2220 ft
Streambed elevation at dam axis.
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 9, 1952 | 2297.86 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 2009 | 2290.83 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 2283.98 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shadehill Reservoir?
The Shadehill Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06357000) 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 Shadehill Reservoir?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shadehill Reservoir 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 Shadehill Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Perkins County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.7533°N, 102.2039°W. USGS site number: 06357000. 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 the USBR, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.