Long Lake Water Level

Mississippi · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

163.43 ft

Long Lake is current reading available and steady (-0.10 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.00 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Long Lake sits historically

TODAY 163.43 ftRECORD LOW163.43 ft2026-08-14RECORD HIGH165.22 ft2026-05-04

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.00 ft

7-day change

-0.10 ft

30-day change

-0.53 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-16163.4–164.0 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-17163.2–165.4 ft2026-08-15

Long Lake records and averages

Current level163.43 ft
Record high165.22 ft (2026-05-04)
Record low163.43 ft (2026-08-14)
Average of all readings164.24 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Long Lake sits at 163.43 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.53 ft.

What is the water level at Long Lake today?

The most recent reading is 163.43 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Long Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 165.22 ft on 2026-05-04. The lowest is 163.43 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Long 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. Long Lake has fallen 0.53 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Long Lake changed over the past year?

Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 165.22 ft and a record low of 163.43 ft.

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Ross Barnett Reservoir water level
297.54 ft · steady

Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Mississippi lake levels.