Lake levels
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
- water level
- 657.54 ft
- Condition
- Steady
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Below full
- 2.46 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.23 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | Ameren Missouri
- Since yesterday
- +0.17 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.23 ft
- Below full
- 2.46 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.14 ft
In brief
Lake of the Ozarks stood at 657.54 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.46 feet below its full pool of 660 feet.
Source: Ameren Missouri
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 657.54 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 660.00 ft |
| Record high | 660.23 ft (2026-08-09) |
| Record low | 653.53 ft (2026-03-04) |
| Average of all readings | 657.72 ft |
| Data span | 2 years (781 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake of the Ozarks full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake of the Ozarks sits at 657.54 ft. That is 2.46 ft below full pool of 660.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.23 ft.
What is the water level at Lake of the Ozarks today?
The most recent reading at Lake of the Ozarks is 657.54 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from Ameren Missouri. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake of the Ozarks has ever been?
The highest level for Lake of the Ozarks in our records is 660.23 ft on 2026-08-09. The lowest is 653.53 ft on 2026-03-04. Our record covers about 2 years of readings.
Why is Lake of the Ozarks 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. Lake of the Ozarks has fallen 1.23 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check Ameren Missouri directly.
How much has Lake of the Ozarks changed over the past year?
Lake of the Ozarks is -0.14 ft compared with this date last year (657.54 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 2 years, with a record high of 660.23 ft and a record low of 653.53 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake of the Ozarks stood at 657.54 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.46 feet below its full pool of 660 feet.
Download the full record
lake-of-the-ozarks-mo-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake of the Ozarks water level, 2024 to 2026,” data from Ameren Missouri, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/mo/lake-of-the-ozarks/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Ameren Missouri. All Missouri lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.