Is Gillham Lake low right now?
Gillham Lake was at 500.33 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.67 ft below its full pool of 502.0 ft. That is 0.26 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Gillham Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 500.33 | −0.01 | −1.7 |
| Oct 9 | 500.34 | −0.02 | −1.7 |
| Oct 8 | 500.36 | −0.02 | −1.6 |
| Oct 7 | 500.38 | −0.01 | −1.6 |
| Oct 6 | 500.39 | −0.02 | −1.6 |
| Oct 5 | 500.41 | −0.01 | −1.6 |
| Oct 4 | 500.42 | ±0.00 | −1.6 |
| Oct 3 | 500.42 | −0.01 | −1.6 |
| Oct 2 | 500.43 | +0.01 | −1.6 |
| Oct 1 | 500.42 | ±0.00 | −1.6 |
| Sep 30 | 500.42 | −0.03 | −1.6 |
| Sep 29 | 500.45 | −0.02 | −1.6 |
| Sep 28 | 500.47 | −0.03 | −1.5 |
| Sep 27 | 500.50 | −0.02 | −1.5 |
About Gillham Lake
- Full pool
- 502.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 393.6 ft (October 8, 2019) to 1,545.0 ft (November 7, 2021)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SWL district, Gillham_Dam-Headwater
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Gillham Lake
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- DeQueen LakeArkansas · 12 mi 432.6 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Broken Bow LakeOklahoma · 26 mi 592.3 ft −0.7 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake GreesonArkansas · 30 mi 533.4 ft −0.5 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Millwood LakeArkansas · 39 mi 259.2 ft −0.1 wkAt full pool
- Pine Creek LakeOklahoma · 49 mi 427.8 ft −1.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Gillham Lake low right now?
Gillham Lake was at 500.33 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.67 ft below its full pool of 502.0 ft. That is 0.26 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Gillham Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 502.0 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 Gillham 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, Gillham_Dam-Headwater). Readings are provisional and can be revised.