Lake levels
Broken Bow Lake, OK
- water level
- 592.11 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.72 ft
- Below full
- 10.39 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.22 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.07 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.72 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.22 ft
- Below full
- 10.39 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.81 ft
In brief
Broken Bow Lake stood at 592.11 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 10.39 feet below its full pool of 602 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 2015.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 592.11 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 602.50 ft |
| Flood pool | 627.50 ft |
| Record high | 628.48 ft (2015-12-29) |
| Record low | 450.10 ft (2015-07-05) |
| Average of all readings | 598.45 ft |
| Data span | 11 years (4,246 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Broken Bow Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Broken Bow Lake sits at 592.11 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 10.39 ft below full pool of 602.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.22 ft.
What is the water level at Broken Bow Lake today?
The most recent reading at Broken Bow Lake is 592.11 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 Broken Bow Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Broken Bow Lake in our records is 628.48 ft on 2015-12-29. The lowest is 450.10 ft on 2015-07-05. Our record covers about 11 years of readings.
Is Broken Bow Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 25% 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 Broken Bow 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. Broken Bow Lake has fallen 2.22 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 Broken Bow Lake changed over the past year?
Broken Bow Lake is -3.81 ft compared with this date last year (592.11 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11 years, with a record high of 628.48 ft and a record low of 450.10 ft.
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Quote this reading
Broken Bow Lake stood at 592.11 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 10.39 feet below its full pool of 602 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 2015.
Download the full record
broken-bow-lake-ok-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Broken Bow Lake water level, 2015 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ok/broken-bow-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.