LakeLevelIs Clearwater Lake low right now?
Clearwater Lake was at 494.60 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.60 ft above its full pool of 494.0 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.09 ft a day.
Clearwater Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 494.58 | +0.08 | +0.6 |
| Oct 9 | 494.50 | +0.10 | +0.5 |
| Oct 8 | 494.40 | −0.14 | +0.4 |
| Oct 7 | 494.54 | −0.24 | +0.5 |
| Oct 6 | 494.78 | −0.24 | +0.8 |
| Oct 5 | 495.02 | −0.13 | +1.0 |
| Oct 4 | 495.15 | −0.06 | +1.1 |
| Oct 3 | 495.21 | −0.02 | +1.2 |
| Oct 2 | 495.23 | +0.06 | +1.2 |
| Oct 1 | 495.17 | −0.14 | +1.2 |
| Sep 30 | 495.31 | −0.22 | +1.3 |
| Sep 29 | 495.53 | −0.21 | +1.5 |
| Sep 28 | 495.74 | −0.07 | +1.7 |
| Sep 27 | 495.81 | −0.02 | +1.8 |
About Clearwater Lake
- Full pool
- 494.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 477.2 ft (July 13, 2020) to 1,207.0 ft (August 15, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SWL district, Clearwater_Dam-Headwater
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Clearwater Lake
- Reelfoot LakeTennessee · 93 mi 281.3 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Norfork LakeArkansas · 102 mi 552.6 ft −0.3 wkNormal for this time of year
- Bull Shoals LakeArkansas · 113 mi 653.8 ft −0.5 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Rend LakeIllinois · 117 mi 403.6 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Carlyle LakeIllinois · 128 mi 444.7 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Greers Ferry LakeArkansas · 131 mi 455.8 ft −0.4 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Clearwater Lake low right now?
Clearwater Lake was at 494.60 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.60 ft above its full pool of 494.0 ft. That is right at the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.09 ft a day.
What is full pool for Clearwater Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 494.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Clearwater Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWL district, Clearwater_Dam-Headwater). Readings are provisional and can be revised.