Lake Ellsworth Water Level

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

1222.81 ft

Lake Ellsworth is current reading available and falling (-0.27 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.03 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Lake Ellsworth sits historically

TODAY 1222.81 ftRECORD LOW1222.81 ft2026-08-15RECORD HIGH1225.1 ft2026-04-18

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

Since yesterday

-0.03 ft

7-day change

-0.27 ft

30-day change

-0.96 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-161222.7–1223.9 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-171222.5–1225.4 ft2026-08-15

Lake Ellsworth records and averages

Current level1222.81 ft
Record high1225.1 ft (2026-04-18)
Record low1222.81 ft (2026-08-15)
Average of all readings1224.13 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Ellsworth full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Lake Ellsworth sits at 1222.81 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.96 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Ellsworth today?

The most recent reading is 1222.81 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 Lake Ellsworth has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1225.1 ft on 2026-04-18. The lowest is 1222.81 ft on 2026-08-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Lake Ellsworth 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. Lake Ellsworth has fallen 0.96 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Ellsworth 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 1225.1 ft and a record low of 1222.81 ft.

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Lake Lawtonka water level
1338.75 ft · falling
Fort Cobb Reservoir water level
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Lake Humphreys water level
1174.6 ft · steady
Tom Steed Reservoir and Mountain Park water level
1405.44 ft · falling
Lake Fuqua water level
1076.16 ft · falling
Lake Altus and Altus water level
1537.04 ft · steady

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