Lake levels
Bull Shoals Lake, AR
- water level
- 653.64 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.47 ft
- Below full
- 7.36 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.62 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.10 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.47 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.62 ft
- Below full
- 7.36 ft
- 1-year change
- -4.45 ft
In brief
Bull Shoals Lake stood at 653.64 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 7.36 feet below its full pool of 661 feet. That is higher than 59% of October readings since 1986.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 653.64 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 661.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 695.00 ft |
| Record high | 696.49 ft (2011-05-28) |
| Record low | 639.84 ft (1999-12-07) |
| Average of all readings | 658.17 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,598 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Bull Shoals Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Bull Shoals Lake sits at 653.64 ft, which is about average for this time of year. That is 7.36 ft below full pool of 661.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.62 ft.
What is the water level at Bull Shoals Lake today?
The most recent reading at Bull Shoals Lake is 653.64 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Bull Shoals Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Bull Shoals Lake in our records is 696.49 ft on 2011-05-28. The lowest is 639.84 ft on 1999-12-07. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is Bull Shoals Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 59% of them, which we classify as about average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Bull Shoals Lake low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Bull Shoals Lake has fallen 2.62 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Bull Shoals Lake changed over the past year?
Bull Shoals Lake is -4.45 ft compared with this date last year (653.64 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 696.49 ft and a record low of 639.84 ft.
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Bull Shoals Lake stood at 653.64 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 7.36 feet below its full pool of 661 feet. That is higher than 59% of October readings since 1986.
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bull-shoals-lake-ar-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Bull Shoals Lake water level, 1986 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ar/bull-shoals-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Arkansas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.