Gray's Bay Dam

Outlet of Lake Minnetonka into Minnehaha Creek. Operated by MCWD according to a MN DNR approved operating plan. Retweets/likes/follows are not endorsements.

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

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[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka: 928.57'
Dam Discharge: 0 cfs
Minnehaha Creek: 29 cfs
Gray's Bay Dam was closed as the lake neared its natural runout elevation. The dam will remain closed unless rainfall increases the lake level. Read the full Water Level Update: https://t.co/dLHzwBqxWu

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.08'
Dam Discharge: 50 cfs
Minnehaha Creek Flow: 98.8 cfs
Summer 2024 ended with severe storms and above normal precipitation. Water levels had decreased since late-August storms. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/mw1W7gtQYN

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.38'
Dam Discharge: 100 cfs
Minnehaha Creek Flow: 198 cfs
The NWS is forecasting approximately 1.4" of rain in the watershed tonight through Thursday. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/03UvERPXUC

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

@LibbsL If you're interested in current water levels, you can see the lake level, GBD discharge, and creek flow on our website! https://t.co/kFexWQ8ufc

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.56'
Dam Discharge: 200 cfs
Minnehaha Creek Flow: 257 cfs
Dam discharge was increased following significant precipitation received earlier this week. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/sENm0RDNT0

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

@LibbsL We appreciate your interest in dam updates! We'll be issuing updates on this account when we send a Water Level Update newsletter, at the beginning of each month the dam is open and when significant rain is forecasted.

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.93'
Dam Discharge: 75 cfs
National Weather Service is forecasting over 2" of rain Thursday-Friday, which is expected to increase water levels. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/8Mw7sMddhe

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.88'
Dam Discharge: 300 cfs
The watershed received about 1.5" of rain over the weekend, while areas in southern MN saw significant flooding. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/TtR6GsLLs9

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.77'
Dam Discharge: 50 cfs
National Weather Service is forecasting up to 4" of rain through Saturday. Due to already wet conditions, NWS also predicts risk of flash flooding in Hennepin County. Read the full Water Level Update: https://t.co/kzRKqVrHUs

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.76'
Dam Discharge: 212 cfs
National Weather Service issued a flood watch Monday, following significant rainfall that raised water levels. More rain is forecasted this week. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/TK1gJ6Tagv

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.64'
Dam Discharge: 200 cfs
After a dry winter, Spring 2024 rain exceeded normal levels by 4 inches, leading to a wet start to summer in the watershed. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/BKqfz3hpRX

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.54'
Dam Discharge: 75 cfs
NWS is forecasting nearly 2" of rain across the watershed over the next four days, which is expected to increase water levels. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/3wSCqy2yHK

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.61'
Dam Discharge: 212 cfs
The watershed received 2.33" of rain Tuesday, which was the largest rainfall event the watershed has experienced so far in 2024. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/8RX7BRt4OZ

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.5'
Dam Discharge: 75cfs
The NWS is forecasting about 2" of rain Monday evening & into Wednesday, which is expected to increase water levels across the watershed. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe: https://t.co/2PlSUGQJiz

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

MCWD will continue to closely monitor water level data, as well as short- and mid-term precipitation forecasts, to ensure the dam best serves its goals.

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level: 929.6'
Dam Discharge: 115cfs
MCWD opened the dam on May 1 in accordance with the dam's operating plan and based on current water levels and precipitation forecasts. Read the full Water Level Update & subscribe:
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[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level:928.19
Dam Discharge:Closed

**Please note that MCWD will be launching a new website on Aug. 28. The new site will include interactive features on water level data.

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level:928.20
Dam Discharge:Closed
The dam remains closed, as the lake historically didn’t discharge when it fell below 928.60ft. MCWD is in “Moderate Drought” as rain totals are 4.67 in. below normal. No rain is in the 7-day forecast.

[Gray's Bay Dam @graysbaydam]

Lake Minnetonka Level:928.33
Dam Discharge:Closed
The dam remains closed, as the lake historically didn’t discharge when it fell below 928.60ft. MCWD is in “Moderate Drought” as rain totals are 4.1 in. below normal. Minimal rain is in the 7-day forecast.

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Recent rains eased MN drought slightly over the past week, with severe drought or worse down from 34% to 23% of MN, according to @DroughtCenter. Dry conditions remain widespread. #MNAg #MNWx

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