Is Okatibbee Lake low right now?
Okatibbee Lake was at 341.21 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.79 ft below its full pool of 344.0 ft. That is 0.25 ft above 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.
Okatibbee Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 341.21 | −0.01 | −2.8 |
| Oct 9 | 341.22 | −0.03 | −2.8 |
| Oct 8 | 341.25 | −0.03 | −2.8 |
| Oct 7 | 341.28 | −0.03 | −2.7 |
| Oct 6 | 341.31 | −0.05 | −2.7 |
| Oct 5 | 341.36 | −0.02 | −2.6 |
| Oct 4 | 341.38 | ±0.00 | −2.6 |
| Oct 3 | 341.38 | −0.04 | −2.6 |
| Oct 2 | 341.42 | −0.02 | −2.6 |
| Oct 1 | 341.44 | −0.04 | −2.6 |
| Sep 30 | 341.48 | −0.03 | −2.5 |
| Sep 29 | 341.51 | −0.03 | −2.5 |
| Sep 28 | 341.54 | −0.04 | −2.5 |
| Sep 27 | 341.58 | −0.04 | −2.4 |
About Okatibbee Lake
- Full pool
- 344.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 337.6 ft (January 24, 2025) to 349.3 ft (March 7, 2020)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SAM district, Okatibbee
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Okatibbee Lake
- Ross Barnett ReservoirMississippi · 74 mi 296.6 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake TuscaloosaAlabama · 93 mi 221.3 ft +0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Wolf LakeMississippi · 106 mi 86.0 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Bankhead PoolAlabama · 108 mi 254.5 ft −0.3 wkNormal for this time of year
- Grenada LakeMississippi · 108 mi 206.7 ft −1.1 wk13.7 ft above full pool
- Tallahatchie River @ Swan LakeMississippi · 128 mi 122.0 ft −0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Okatibbee Lake low right now?
Okatibbee Lake was at 341.21 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.79 ft below its full pool of 344.0 ft. That is 0.25 ft above 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 Okatibbee Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 344.0 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 Okatibbee 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 (SAM district, Okatibbee). Readings are provisional and can be revised.