Lake levels
Sardis Lake (Mississippi), MS
- water level
- 249.67 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.90 ft
- Above full pool
- 13.67 ft
- 30-day change
- -5.10 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.20 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.90 ft
- 30-day change
- -5.10 ft
- Above full pool
- 13.67 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.60 ft
In brief
Sardis Lake (Mississippi) stood at 249.67 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 65% of October readings since 1999.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 249.67 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 236.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 281.40 ft |
| Record high | 280.50 ft (2002-05-14) |
| Record low | 234.66 ft (2006-01-09) |
| Average of all readings | 253.90 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (10,133 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Sardis Lake (Mississippi) full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Sardis Lake (Mississippi) sits at 249.67 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 13.67 ft above full pool of 236.00 ft. It is still 31.7 ft below the flood pool of 281.40 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 5.10 ft.
What is the water level at Sardis Lake (Mississippi) today?
The most recent reading at Sardis Lake (Mississippi) is 249.67 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 Sardis Lake (Mississippi) has ever been?
The highest level for Sardis Lake (Mississippi) in our records is 280.50 ft on 2002-05-14. The lowest is 234.66 ft on 2006-01-09. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Sardis Lake (Mississippi) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 35% of them, which we classify as below 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 Sardis Lake (Mississippi) 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. Sardis Lake (Mississippi) has fallen 5.10 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 Sardis Lake (Mississippi) changed over the past year?
Sardis Lake (Mississippi) is -2.60 ft compared with this date last year (249.67 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 280.50 ft and a record low of 234.66 ft.
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Sardis Lake (Mississippi) stood at 249.67 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 65% of October readings since 1999.
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sardis-lake-mississippi-ms-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Sardis Lake (Mississippi) water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ms/sardis-lake-mississippi/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Mississippi lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.