Lake of the Woods Control Board Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 
 

2003 SUMMER WATER LEVEL ON LAKE OF THE WOODS

QUESTION:  How did the mean summer level on Lake of the Woods in 2003 compare to past years?
ANSWER:  The mean summer level (July-August) in 2003 was the lowest since 1980. However, 5 of the 8 decades since 1920 have had at least one year with a lower mean summer level.