Canton Lake Water Level

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

1614.31 ft

Canton Lake is current reading available and falling (-0.26 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Canton Lake sits historically

TODAY 1614.31 ftRECORD LOW1614.31 ft2026-08-15RECORD HIGH1616.01 ft2026-04-18

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

Since yesterday

-0.02 ft

7-day change

-0.26 ft

30-day change

-0.84 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-161614.2–1615.3 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-171614.1–1616.2 ft2026-08-15

Canton Lake records and averages

Current level1614.31 ft
Record high1616.01 ft (2026-04-18)
Record low1614.31 ft (2026-08-15)
Average of all readings1615.46 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Canton Lake full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Canton Lake sits at 1614.31 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.84 ft.

What is the water level at Canton Lake today?

The most recent reading is 1614.31 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 Canton Lake has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1616.01 ft on 2026-04-18. The lowest is 1614.31 ft on 2026-08-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Canton 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. Canton Lake has fallen 0.84 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Canton 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 1616.01 ft and a record low of 1614.31 ft.

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Foss Reservoir water level
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Lake Overholser water level
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Lake Hefner water level
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Lake Ellsworth water level
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Lake Lawtonka water level
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oklahoma lake levels.