What is the current water level of Okatibbee Lake?

As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 344.29 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Okatibbee Lake 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 SAM/Okatibbee, 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.

Okatibbee Lake water level — Mississippi

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

Okatibbee Lake in Mississippi was last measured at 344.29 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 falling (−0.2 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Okatibbee Lake · Mississippi

Pool elevation: 344.29 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 45,245 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

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 SAM/Okatibbee, 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 Okatibbee Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Okatibbee Crk at Arundel	MS	267.31 ft	20 km
Heflin Lock and Dam	AL	109.26 ft	74 km
Demopolis Lock and Dam	AL	74.29 ft	86 km
Selden Lock and Dam	AL	95.89 ft	96 km
Coffeeville Lock and Dam	AL	33.71 ft	102 km
Ross Barnett Reservoir	MS	297.56 ft	119 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Okatibbee Lake?: As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 344.29 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Okatibbee Lake 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 SAM/Okatibbee, 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 Mississippi

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