
Lake levels
Waurika Lake, OK
- water level
- 949.09 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.16 ft
- Below full
- 2.31 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.47 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.16 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.47 ft
- Below full
- 2.31 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.11 ft
In brief
Waurika Lake stood at 949.09 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.31 feet below its full pool of 951 feet. That is lower than 70% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 949.09 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 951.40 ft |
| Flood pool | 962.50 ft |
| Record high | 962.87 ft (2025-05-08) |
| Record low | 931.86 ft (2015-05-05) |
| Average of all readings | 950.03 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,368 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Waurika Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Waurika Lake sits at 949.09 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 2.31 ft below full pool of 951.40 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.47 ft.
What is the water level at Waurika Lake today?
The most recent reading at Waurika Lake is 949.09 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 Waurika Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Waurika Lake in our records is 962.87 ft on 2025-05-08. The lowest is 931.86 ft on 2015-05-05. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Waurika Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 30% 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 Waurika 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. Waurika Lake has fallen 0.47 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 Waurika Lake changed over the past year?
Waurika Lake is -3.11 ft compared with this date last year (949.09 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 962.87 ft and a record low of 931.86 ft.
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Quote this reading
Waurika Lake stood at 949.09 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.31 feet below its full pool of 951 feet. That is lower than 70% of October readings since 2014.
Download the full record
waurika-lake-ok-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Waurika Lake water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ok/waurika-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.