Ordinary High Water Level

Lake Management Plan -

Lake Water Levels

Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL)

The OHWL is an elevation delineating the HIGHEST water level that has been
maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly the point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial.

Clearwater Lakes OHWL is 1251.1 feet above sea level. .1" is a little more than a 1/16 of an inch. If you are reading the gauge on the side of the dam - OHWL is 4.73. The DNR expects the water level to fluctuate 6 to 12" above or below this level.

Clearwater Lake OHWL

Water Level Tracking

The DNR lake water level data was collected regularly until 1980. Clearwater Lake Conservancy volunteers are now tracking the water levels and reporting the data to the MN DNR.

Clearwater Forest Camp

Since 1954, Clearwater Forest has served as a retreat center and summer camp. They are owned and managed by Presbyterian Clearwater Forest, Inc. Clearwater Forest is an important resident on our lake. With 4+ miles of lake shore and over 1000 acres around Clearwater, everyone benefits from their mission statement "... be a faithful steward of God’s creation."

To lean more, go to clearwaterforest.org.