What is the current water level of Bull Shoals Dam?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 660.98 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Bull Shoals Dam full right now?

The source reports it at 99.9% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00).

Where does this data come from?

From USACE SWL/Bull_Shoals_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.

Bull Shoals Dam water level — Arkansas

Arkansas · USACE · reading Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Bull Shoals Dam in Arkansas was last measured at 660.98 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). That is 99.9% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.9 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Bull Shoals Dam · Arkansas

Pool elevation: 660.98 ft
% of conservation pool full: 99.9%
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~21 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

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/Bull_Shoals_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 Bull Shoals Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Norfork Dam	AR	557.23 ft	33 km
Lake Taneycomo	MO	701.77 ft	59 km
Lake Taneycomo at School of the Ozarks	MO	702.40 ft	66 km
Table Rock Dam	MO	916.91 ft	71 km
Greers Ferry Dam	AR	461.98 ft	107 km
White River at Batesville	AR	246.83 ft	108 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Bull Shoals Dam?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 660.98 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Bull Shoals Dam full right now?: The source reports it at 99.9% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00).
Where does this data come from?: From USACE SWL/Bull_Shoals_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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