Lake Altus-Lugert Water Level

Oklahoma · North Fork Red River

1,537.78ft
Reading: Jul 21, 2026
21.22 ft below full pool
1534 ft1559 ft (full)
Full pool
1559 ft
Vs full pool
−21.22 ft
Managed by
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Recent high
Recent low

Water level history

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Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS). Provisional data, subject to revision.

About Lake Altus-Lugert

Lake Altus-Lugert is a reservoir on the North Fork Red River in Oklahoma, operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It sits in the Quartz Mountains of southwest Oklahoma. Its full summer pool sits at 1559 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.

Understanding Lake Altus-Lugert's water level

"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Bureau of Reclamation targets when Lake Altus-Lugert is completely filled — 1559 feet above sea level. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation operates Lake Altus-Lugert mainly for water supply and irrigation, holding it near 1559 ft; the level drifts down through dry spells and the irrigation season and refills when rain returns, rather than following a flood-control schedule.

Lake Altus-Lugert rises after wet weather and falls through drought and the summer irrigation season, so a low reading usually reflects dry conditions across the basin rather than a fixed seasonal drawdown. A wet spring refills it; a dry year can leave it low well into the next season.

The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for Lake Altus-Lugert, so they show how today compares over that record rather than an all-time extreme. The 12-month and 5-year chart views make the trend and the lake's usual seasonal shape easy to see.

Lake Altus-Lugert — frequently asked

What is the current water level of Lake Altus-Lugert?

The gauge at the top of this page shows Lake Altus-Lugert's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).

What is full pool for Lake Altus-Lugert?

Lake Altus-Lugert's full summer pool is 1559 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.

Who manages Lake Altus-Lugert?

Lake Altus-Lugert is operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the North Fork Red River.

Where is Lake Altus-Lugert located?

Lake Altus-Lugert is in Oklahoma, on the North Fork Red River.

Why is Lake Altus-Lugert low right now?

Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when U.S. Bureau of Reclamation lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.

What are the record high and low levels for Lake Altus-Lugert?

The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Lake Altus-Lugert.

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