
Lake levels
Millwood Lake, AR
- water level
- 259.20 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Below full
- 0.00 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.46 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.46 ft
- Below full
- 0.00 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.47 ft
In brief
Millwood Lake stood at 259.20 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 61% of October readings since 1986.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 259.20 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 259.20 ft |
| Flood pool | 287.00 ft |
| Record high | 282.91 ft (2015-06-14) |
| Record low | 255.20 ft (2010-08-07) |
| Average of all readings | 259.62 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,601 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Millwood Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Millwood Lake sits at 259.20 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That puts it right at full pool of 259.20 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.46 ft.
What is the water level at Millwood Lake today?
The most recent reading at Millwood Lake is 259.20 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Millwood Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Millwood Lake in our records is 282.91 ft on 2015-06-14. The lowest is 255.20 ft on 2010-08-07. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is Millwood Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 39% of them, which we classify as below average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Millwood Lake changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Millwood Lake has fallen 0.46 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Millwood Lake changed over the past year?
Millwood Lake is +1.47 ft compared with this date last year (259.20 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 282.91 ft and a record low of 255.20 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Millwood Lake stood at 259.20 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 61% of October readings since 1986.
Download the full record
millwood-lake-ar-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Millwood Lake water level, 1986 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ar/millwood-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Arkansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.