Lake levels
Greers Ferry Lake, AR
- water level
- 455.65 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.45 ft
- Below full
- 6.89 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.87 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.09 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.45 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.87 ft
- Below full
- 6.89 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.62 ft
In brief
Greers Ferry Lake stood at 455.65 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 6.89 feet below its full pool of 463 feet. That is lower than 55% of October readings since 1986.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 455.65 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 462.54 ft |
| Flood pool | 487.00 ft |
| Record high | 486.13 ft (2008-04-13) |
| Record low | 450.97 ft (2006-01-09) |
| Average of all readings | 460.74 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,579 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Greers Ferry Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Greers Ferry Lake sits at 455.65 ft, which is about average for this time of year. That is 6.89 ft below full pool of 462.54 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.87 ft.
What is the water level at Greers Ferry Lake today?
The most recent reading at Greers Ferry Lake is 455.65 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 Greers Ferry Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Greers Ferry Lake in our records is 486.13 ft on 2008-04-13. The lowest is 450.97 ft on 2006-01-09. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is Greers Ferry Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 45% 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 Greers Ferry 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. Greers Ferry Lake has fallen 1.87 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 Greers Ferry Lake changed over the past year?
Greers Ferry Lake is -2.62 ft compared with this date last year (455.65 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 486.13 ft and a record low of 450.97 ft.
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Greers Ferry Lake stood at 455.65 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 6.89 feet below its full pool of 463 feet. That is lower than 55% of October readings since 1986.
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greers-ferry-lake-ar-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Greers Ferry Lake water level, 1986 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ar/greers-ferry-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.