
Lake levels
Birch Lake, OK
- water level
- 747.99 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- Below full
- 2.51 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.04 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.02 ft
- Below full
- 2.51 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.21 ft
In brief
Birch Lake stood at 747.99 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.51 feet below its full pool of 750 feet. That is higher than 53% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 747.99 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 750.50 ft |
| Flood pool | 774.00 ft |
| Record high | 773.95 ft (2019-06-07) |
| Record low | 560.31 ft (2015-07-07) |
| Average of all readings | 749.18 ft |
| Data span | 11 years (4,226 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Birch Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Birch Lake sits at 747.99 ft, which is about average for this time of year. That is 2.51 ft below full pool of 750.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.02 ft.
What is the water level at Birch Lake today?
The most recent reading at Birch Lake is 747.99 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 Birch Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Birch Lake in our records is 773.95 ft on 2019-06-07. The lowest is 560.31 ft on 2015-07-07. Our record covers about 11 years of readings.
Is Birch Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 53% of them, which we classify as about 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 Birch Lake low 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. Birch Lake has fallen 1.02 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 Birch Lake changed over the past year?
Birch Lake is +0.21 ft compared with this date last year (747.99 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11 years, with a record high of 773.95 ft and a record low of 560.31 ft.
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Quote this reading
Birch Lake stood at 747.99 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.51 feet below its full pool of 750 feet. That is higher than 53% of October readings since 2014.
Download the full record
birch-lake-ok-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Birch Lake water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ok/birch-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Oklahoma lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.