What is the current water level of Lock & Dam 05?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 213.91 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Lock & Dam 05 full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USACE SWL/LD05-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.

Lock & Dam 05 water level — Arkansas

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

Lock & Dam 05 in Arkansas was last measured at 213.91 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.4 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Lock & Dam 05 · Arkansas

Pool elevation: 213.91 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
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/LD05-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 Lock & Dam 05, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Lock & Dam 05 - Lock Chamber	AR	199.46 ft	0 km
Emmett Sanders Lock & Dam - Hw	AR	195.87 ft	26 km
Lock & Dam 04 - Lock Chamber	AR	194.61 ft	26 km
Lock & Dam 06 - Lock Chamber	AR	230.60 ft	29 km
Lock & Dam 06	AR	230.84 ft	29 km
Lock & Dam 07 - Lock Chamber	AR	232.24 ft	48 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lock & Dam 05?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 213.91 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Lock & Dam 05 full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USACE SWL/LD05-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.

More in Arkansas

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