Broken Bow Lake water level — Oklahoma

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

Broken Bow Lake in Oklahoma was last measured at 603.28 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). That is 100% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.3 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Broken Bow Lake · Oklahoma
Pool elevation
603.28 ft

Datum NGVD29. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
100%
Storage
940,767 acre-ft
Recent trend
↑Rising

+0.3 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

595.6ft595.4ftApr 15 – Apr 20

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 SWT/BROK, 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 Broken Bow Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Dequeen Dam AR 437.47 ft 29 km
Pine Creek Dam OK 439.11 ft 36 km
Gillham Dam AR 502.83 ft 44 km
Saline River AR 526.62 ft 55 km
Dierks Dam AR 526.62 ft 55 km
Hugo Lake OK 404.47 ft 65 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Broken Bow Lake?
As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 603.28 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Broken Bow Lake full right now?
The source reports it at 100% of conservation-pool capacity as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00).
Where does this data come from?
From USACE SWT/BROK, 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 Oklahoma

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