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Arkabutla Lake Water Level Today

Also known as Lake Arkabutla

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Arkabutla Lake, on the Coldwater River in Mississippi.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

204.85ft

msl · 12:00 AM CST, Nov 9, 2026

  • 15.15 ftbelow full pool (220.0 ft)
  • 13,620acre-ft in storage
  • −0.71 ftin 24 h−3.18 ft in 7 days−6.14 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Arkabutla Lake full?

No. Arkabutla Lake is 15.15 ft below full pool (220.0 ft). It is 3.17 ft lower than a year ago (208.02 ft on Nov 9, 2025).

Arkabutla Lake level history

Full pool 220.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)
Nov 9, 2026204.85
Nov 8, 2026205.13
Nov 7, 2026205.97
Nov 6, 2026206.71
Nov 5, 2026207.58
Nov 4, 2026207.75
Nov 3, 2026208.11
Nov 2, 2026208.40
Nov 1, 2026206.41
Oct 31, 2026205.17
Oct 30, 2026205.32
Oct 29, 2026205.46
Oct 28, 2026205.62
Oct 27, 2026205.77
Oct 26, 2026205.76
Oct 25, 2026205.68
Oct 24, 2026205.60
Oct 23, 2026205.53
Oct 22, 2026205.45
Oct 21, 2026205.36
Oct 20, 2026205.26
Oct 19, 2026205.16
Oct 18, 2026205.08
Oct 17, 2026204.97
Oct 16, 2026204.92
Oct 15, 2026205.78
Oct 14, 2026206.72
Oct 13, 2026207.61
Oct 12, 2026208.71
Oct 11, 2026209.89
Oct 10, 2026210.99
  • Arkabutla Lake level
  • Full pool 220.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 1999

Arkabutla Lake on Nov 9 in past years

Arkabutla Lake water level on Nov 9 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today204.85—−15.15 ft
2025208.02+3.17−11.98 ft
2024208.29+3.44−11.71 ft
2023204.70−0.15−15.30 ft
2022214.30+9.45−5.70 ft
2021212.96+8.11−7.04 ft
2020215.12+10.27−4.88 ft
2019221.63+16.78+1.63 ft
2018216.88+12.03−3.12 ft
2017214.22+9.37−5.78 ft
2016213.11+8.26−6.89 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2023.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
220.0 ft msl
Seasonal target today
213.5 ft−8.68 ft vs target
Summer / winter pool
220.0 / 210.0 ft
Top of flood pool
238.3 ft msl
Bottom of conservation pool
191.3 ft msl
Highest since 1999
241.82 ftMar 3, 2018
Lowest since 1999
195.08 ftJun 26, 2023
Data since
Jan 1, 1999
Dam
Arkabutla Damcompleted 1943
River
Coldwater River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District
Dam location
DeSoto County
Gauge location
34.7572, −90.1244

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jan 1, 1999 to today (daily averages).

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight41°FLowCalmMostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
  2. Monday70°FHighLow 45°FCalmAreas Of Fog then Sunny
  3. Tuesday71°FHighLow 50°FSW 0–5 mphAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
  4. Wednesday74°FHighLow 50°FSW 5–15 mphMostly Sunny
  5. Thursday61°FHighLow 38°FNNW 15–20 mphMostly Sunny
  6. Friday52°FHighLow 33°FNNW 10–15 mphSunny
  7. Saturday55°FHighLow 36°FNNW 0–5 mphSunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (34.76, −90.12). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Arkabutla Lake?
220.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 238.3 ft) and released through Arkabutla Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Arkabutla Lake need to be full?
Arkabutla Lake needs 15.15 ft more water to reach full pool (220.0 ft), as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Arkabutla Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −3.18 ft in the last 7 days and −0.71 ft in 24 hours, to 204.85 ft on 12:00 AM CST, Nov 9, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Arkabutla Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (220.0 ft) on Apr 25, 2025. On Nov 9, 2026 it was 15.15 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Arkabutla Lake reached 241.82 ft on Mar 3, 2018. The lowest was 195.08 ft on Jun 26, 2023 (USACE data since 1999; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Arkabutla Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 201.47 ft (Aug 3, 2026) to 219.95 ft (Jul 15, 2026), a swing of 18.48 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 12:00 AM CST, Nov 9, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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