What is the current water level of Ouachita River?

As of May 20, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 250.87 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Ouachita River 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 MVK/Remmel Dam, 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.

Ouachita River water level — Arkansas

Arkansas · USACE · reading May 20, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Ouachita River in Arkansas was last measured at 250.87 ft (datum NGVD29), as of May 20, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (+0.1 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Ouachita River · Arkansas

Pool elevation: 250.87 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: →Steady

Recent trend

The last ~5 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 MVK/Remmel Dam, 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 Ouachita River, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Degray Lake	AR	405.64 ft	31 km
Blakely Mountain Dam	AR	576.30 ft	32 km
Nimrod Dam	AR	344.86 ft	63 km
Lock & Dam 07	AR	248.71 ft	64 km
Lock & Dam 07 - Lock Chamber	AR	232.24 ft	64 km
Ltl Missouri Riv	AR	184.06 ft	72 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Ouachita River?: As of May 20, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 250.87 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Ouachita River 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 MVK/Remmel Dam, 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

See every lake tracked in Arkansas, or read the methodology behind these figures.