Missouri Lake Levels

The latest official pool elevation, its variance from normal pool, and the 30-day trend for 4 tracked Missouri reservoirs.

Missouri Boating Laws

Boater education, life jacket, and registration requirements change over time. Check the current rules from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol.

License requirements and limits are set each year. See the current regulations from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

4 Lakes

MO/AR

910.52 ft MSL Observed level

Updated Nov 4, 2026, 2:00 AM CST

Seasonal target: 917.00 ft · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWL) · checked 2026-11-04 · schedule 2026-01-01 through 2026-12-31

24h change: 0.08 ft

657.70 ft MSL Below normal

Updated Nov 4, 2026, 2:00 AM CST

-2.30 ft vs full reservoir (660.00 ft) Ameren Missouri · checked 2026-11-01

24h change: 0.10 ft

AR/MO

552.18 ft MSL Observed level

Updated Nov 4, 2026, 2:00 AM CST

Seasonal target: 553.75 ft · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWL) · checked 2026-11-04 · schedule 2026-01-01 through 2026-12-31

24h change: 0.10 ft

862.17 ft MSL Below normal

Updated Nov 4, 2026, 2:30 AM CST

-4.83 ft vs top of multipurpose pool (867.00 ft) USACE Stockton Lake Water Control Manual · checked 2026-09-29

24h change: -0.05 ft