Is Lake Red Rock Pool low right now?
Lake Red Rock Pool was at 754.66 ft on October 10, 2026, 12.66 ft above its full pool of 742.0 ft. That is 11.32 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.22 ft a day.
Lake Red Rock Pool on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 754.81 | −0.46 | +12.8 |
| Oct 9 | 755.27 | −0.63 | +13.3 |
| Oct 8 | 755.90 | −0.40 | +13.9 |
| Oct 7 | 756.30 | +0.16 | +14.3 |
| Oct 6 | 756.14 | +0.66 | +14.1 |
| Oct 5 | 755.48 | +0.95 | +13.5 |
| Oct 4 | 754.53 | +1.25 | +12.5 |
| Oct 3 | 753.28 | +1.79 | +11.3 |
| Oct 2 | 751.49 | +3.00 | +9.5 |
| Oct 1 | 748.49 | +3.05 | +6.5 |
| Sep 30 | 745.44 | +0.56 | +3.4 |
| Sep 29 | 744.88 | −0.07 | +2.9 |
| Sep 28 | 744.95 | +0.32 | +3.0 |
| Sep 27 | 744.63 | ±0.00 | +2.6 |
About Lake Red Rock Pool
- Full pool
- 742.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 741.1 ft (June 26, 2025) to 775.0 ft (May 31, 2019)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVR district, PELI4
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Red Rock Pool
- Rathbun ReservoirIowa · 38 mi 907.2 ft −0.4 wk3.2 ft above full pool
- Saylorville Lake ReservoirIowa · 43 mi 837.9 ft −1.0 wk1.9 ft above full pool
- Lake PanoramaIowa · 76 mi 1,045.8 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Stanberry LakeMissouri · 106 mi 891.9 ft −0.1 wkHigher than usual for this time of year
- Long Branch ReservoirMissouri · 114 mi 792.1 ft −0.4 wk1.1 ft above full pool
- Marceline LakeMissouri · 118 mi 756.3 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Red Rock Pool low right now?
Lake Red Rock Pool was at 754.66 ft on October 10, 2026, 12.66 ft above its full pool of 742.0 ft. That is 11.32 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.22 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Red Rock Pool?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 742.0 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 Lake Red Rock Pool 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 (MVR district, PELI4). Readings are provisional and can be revised.