Blue Mountain Dam water level — Arkansas

Arkansas · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Blue Mountain Dam in Arkansas was last measured at 376.32 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). That is 100% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.1 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Blue Mountain Dam · Arkansas
Pool elevation
376.32 ft

Datum NGVD29. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
100%
Storage
Not reported
Recent trend
↑Rising

+0.1 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

387.5ft387.3ftApr 15 – Apr 20

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE SWL/Blue_Mtn_Dam-Headwater, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Blue Mountain Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Lock & Dam 12 AR 371.65 ft 44 km
Lock & Dam 10 AR 337.97 ft 47 km
Nimrod Dam AR 344.86 ft 48 km
Lock & Dam 13 - Lock Chamber AR 391.76 ft 65 km
Lock & Dam 13 AR 391.67 ft 65 km
Blakely Mountain Dam AR 576.30 ft 72 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Blue Mountain Dam?
As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 376.32 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Blue Mountain Dam full right now?
The source reports it at 100% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00).
Where does this data come from?
From USACE SWL/Blue_Mtn_Dam-Headwater, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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