Is Dierks Lake low right now?
Dierks Lake was at 522.80 ft on October 10, 2026, 3.20 ft below its full pool of 526.0 ft. That is 2.13 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
Dierks Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 522.83 | ±0.00 | −3.2 |
| Oct 9 | 522.83 | −0.02 | −3.2 |
| Oct 8 | 522.85 | −0.05 | −3.1 |
| Oct 7 | 522.90 | −0.03 | −3.1 |
| Oct 6 | 522.93 | ±0.00 | −3.1 |
| Oct 5 | 522.93 | −0.06 | −3.1 |
| Oct 4 | 522.99 | ±0.00 | −3.0 |
| Oct 3 | 522.99 | −0.05 | −3.0 |
| Oct 2 | 523.04 | −0.05 | −3.0 |
| Oct 1 | 523.09 | −0.06 | −2.9 |
| Sep 30 | 523.15 | −0.03 | −2.9 |
| Sep 29 | 523.18 | −0.04 | −2.8 |
| Sep 28 | 523.22 | −0.03 | −2.8 |
| Sep 27 | 523.25 | −0.06 | −2.8 |
About Dierks Lake
- Full pool
- 526.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 512.0 ft (September 27, 2022) to 553.3 ft (September 4, 2020)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SWL district, Dierks_Dam-Headwater
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Dierks Lake
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- DeQueen LakeArkansas · 17 mi 432.6 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake GreesonArkansas · 22 mi 533.4 ft −0.5 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Millwood LakeArkansas · 32 mi 259.2 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Broken Bow LakeOklahoma · 34 mi 592.3 ft −0.7 wkNormal for this time of year
- Pine Creek LakeOklahoma · 56 mi 427.8 ft −1.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Dierks Lake low right now?
Dierks Lake was at 522.80 ft on October 10, 2026, 3.20 ft below its full pool of 526.0 ft. That is 2.13 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
What is full pool for Dierks Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 526.0 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 Dierks 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, Dierks_Dam-Headwater). Readings are provisional and can be revised.