Lake of the Arbuckles Water Level
Oklahoma · Rock Creek
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Water level history
About Lake of the Arbuckles
Lake of the Arbuckles is a reservoir on the Rock Creek in Oklahoma, operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It's a clear-water lake in the Arbuckle Mountains near Sulphur. Its full summer pool sits at 872 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.
Understanding Lake of the Arbuckles's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Bureau of Reclamation targets when Lake of the Arbuckles is completely filled — 872 feet above sea level. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation operates Lake of the Arbuckles mainly for water supply and irrigation, holding it near 872 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 of the Arbuckles 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 of the Arbuckles, 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 of the Arbuckles — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Lake of the Arbuckles?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Lake of the Arbuckles's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).
What is full pool for Lake of the Arbuckles?
Lake of the Arbuckles's full summer pool is 872 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Lake of the Arbuckles?
Lake of the Arbuckles is operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on the Rock Creek.
Where is Lake of the Arbuckles located?
Lake of the Arbuckles is in Oklahoma, on the Rock Creek.
Why is Lake of the Arbuckles 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 of the Arbuckles?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Lake of the Arbuckles.
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