What is the current water level of Lock & Dam 16?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 489.73 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Lock & Dam 16 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 SWL/LD16_Wbr_Falls-Headwater, 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.

Lock & Dam 16 water level — Oklahoma

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

Lock & Dam 16 in Oklahoma was last measured at 489.73 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 Lock & Dam 16 · Oklahoma

Pool elevation: 489.73 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 SWL/LD16_Wbr_Falls-Headwater, 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 Lock & Dam 16, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Webbers Falls Ld16	OK	489.79 ft	0 km
Tenkiller Lake	OK	637.31 ft	12 km
Eufaula Lake	OK	586.87 ft	33 km
Ft. Gibson Lake	OK	567.53 ft	36 km
Lock & Dam 17	OK	511.30 ft	38 km
Chouteau Ld17	OK	511.30 ft	38 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lock & Dam 16?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 489.73 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Lock & Dam 16 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 SWL/LD16_Wbr_Falls-Headwater, 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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