Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle Water Level
Oklahoma · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
872.18 ft
Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle is below average for this time of year and falling (-0.23 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.05 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 33% of August readings on record
Where Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.05 ft
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-1.06 ft
1-year change
-1.39 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle records and averages
| Current level | 872.18 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 880.22 ft (2024-04-28) |
| Record low | 868.44 ft (2023-02-04) |
| Average of all readings | 871.83 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle sits at 872.18 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.06 ft.
What is the water level at Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle today?
The most recent reading is 872.18 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 880.22 ft on 2024-04-28. The lowest is 868.44 ft on 2023-02-04. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 33% of them — 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 Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle 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 of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle has fallen 1.06 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Lake of the Arbuckles and Arbuckle changed over the past year?
The level is -1.39 ft compared with this date last year (872.18 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 880.22 ft and a record low of 868.44 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Oklahoma lake levels.