
Lake levels
Shawnee Reservoir, OK
- water level
- 1069.20 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.51 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.88 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.51 ft
- 1-year change
- -3.88 ft
- Record high
- 1077.51 ft
In brief
Shawnee Reservoir stood at 1,069.20 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 71% of October readings since 2005.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1069.20 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1077.51 ft (2015-05-24) |
| Record low | 1059.08 ft (2007-04-10) |
| Average of all readings | 1070.78 ft |
| Data span | 21 years (7,399 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Shawnee Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Shawnee Reservoir sits at 1069.20 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.51 ft.
What is the water level at Shawnee Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Shawnee Reservoir is 1069.20 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Shawnee Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Shawnee Reservoir in our records is 1077.51 ft on 2015-05-24. The lowest is 1059.08 ft on 2007-04-10. Our record covers about 21 years of readings.
Is Shawnee Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 29% 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 Shawnee Reservoir changing 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. Shawnee Reservoir has fallen 0.51 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Shawnee Reservoir changed over the past year?
Shawnee Reservoir is -3.88 ft compared with this date last year (1069.20 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 21 years, with a record high of 1077.51 ft and a record low of 1059.08 ft.
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Quote this reading
Shawnee Reservoir stood at 1,069.20 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 71% of October readings since 2005.
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shawnee-reservoir-ok-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Shawnee Reservoir water level, 2005 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ok/shawnee-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Oklahoma lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.