What is the current water level of Columbia Lock and Dam Upper?

As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 49.17 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Columbia Lock and Dam Upper 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/Columbia L&D-Upper, 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.

Columbia Lock and Dam Upper water level — Louisiana

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

Columbia Lock and Dam Upper in Louisiana was last measured at 49.17 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been steady (+0.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Columbia Lock and Dam Upper · Louisiana

Pool elevation: 49.17 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/Columbia L&D-Upper, 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 Columbia Lock and Dam Upper, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Columbia Lock and Dam Lower	LA	36.82 ft	0 km
Bayou Darbonne Lake	LA	80.47 ft	65 km
Catahoula Lake Center	LA	30.67 ft	75 km
Catahoula Structure Landside	LA	29.97 ft	76 km
Catahoula Structure Riverside	LA	29.00 ft	76 km
Jonesville Lock and Dam Upper	LA	36.21 ft	80 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Columbia Lock and Dam Upper?: As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 49.17 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Columbia Lock and Dam Upper 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/Columbia L&D-Upper, 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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