What is the current water level of Ross Barnett Reservoir?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 297.56 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Ross Barnett Reservoir 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/Ross Barnett, 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.

Ross Barnett Reservoir water level — Mississippi

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

Ross Barnett Reservoir in Mississippi was last measured at 297.56 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 steady (−0.0 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Ross Barnett Reservoir · Mississippi

Pool elevation: 297.56 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: →Steady

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 MVK/Ross Barnett, 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 Ross Barnett Reservoir, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Yazoo City Pump Landside	MS	81.11 ft	60 km
Little Sunflower Riverside	MS	74.89 ft	67 km
Little Sunflower Landside	MS	74.89 ft	67 km
Wolf Lake	MS	88.92 ft	71 km
Big Sunflower	MS	76.37 ft	77 km
Wasp Lake Riverside	MS	84.99 ft	95 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Ross Barnett Reservoir?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 297.56 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Ross Barnett Reservoir 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/Ross Barnett, 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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