Lake O' the Cherokees Water Level

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

743.63 ft

Lake O' the Cherokees is current reading available and falling (-0.54 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.12 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Lake O' the Cherokees sits historically

TODAY 743.63 ftRECORD LOW743.06 ft2026-05-10RECORD HIGH750.16 ft2026-06-30

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

Since yesterday

-0.12 ft

7-day change

-0.54 ft

30-day change

-1.03 ft

1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-16743.5–744.8 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-17742.2–751.0 ft2026-08-15

Lake O' the Cherokees records and averages

Current level743.63 ft
Record high750.16 ft (2026-06-30)
Record low743.06 ft (2026-05-10)
Average of all readings745.2 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake O' the Cherokees full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Lake O' the Cherokees sits at 743.63 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.03 ft.

What is the water level at Lake O' the Cherokees today?

The most recent reading is 743.63 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 O' the Cherokees has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 750.16 ft on 2026-06-30. The lowest is 743.06 ft on 2026-05-10. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

Why is Lake O' the Cherokees 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 O' the Cherokees has fallen 1.03 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 O' the Cherokees 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 750.16 ft and a record low of 743.06 ft.

Nearby lakes in Oklahoma

Spavinaw Lake water level
679.76 ft · steady
Lake Eucha water level
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Lake Hudson water level
619.81 ft · steady
Lake Frances water level
910.07 ft · steady
Atoka Reservoir water level
587.2 ft · falling
Shawnee Reservoir water level
1070.35 ft · falling

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