
Lake levels
DeGray Lake, AR
- water level
- 400.61 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.44 ft
- Below full
- 7.39 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.99 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.11 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.44 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.99 ft
- Below full
- 7.39 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.07 ft
In brief
DeGray Lake stood at 400.61 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 7.39 feet below its full pool of 408 feet. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1998.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 400.61 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 408.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 423.00 ft |
| Record high | 422.76 ft (2018-03-03) |
| Record low | 393.50 ft (2011-01-30) |
| Average of all readings | 403.56 ft |
| Data span | 28 years (10,503 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is DeGray Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, DeGray Lake sits at 400.61 ft, which is above average for this time of year. That is 7.39 ft below full pool of 408.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.99 ft.
What is the water level at DeGray Lake today?
The most recent reading at DeGray Lake is 400.61 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 DeGray Lake has ever been?
The highest level for DeGray Lake in our records is 422.76 ft on 2018-03-03. The lowest is 393.50 ft on 2011-01-30. Our record covers about 28 years of readings.
Is DeGray Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 79% of them, which we classify as above 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 DeGray 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. DeGray Lake has fallen 1.99 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 DeGray Lake changed over the past year?
DeGray Lake is -0.07 ft compared with this date last year (400.61 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 28 years, with a record high of 422.76 ft and a record low of 393.50 ft.
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Quote this reading
DeGray Lake stood at 400.61 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 7.39 feet below its full pool of 408 feet. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1998.
Download the full record
degray-lake-ar-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “DeGray Lake water level, 1998 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ar/degray-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.