Reservoir · Oklahoma · United States · USACE CWMS
Waurika Lake
98.3% full
Capacity
234.61 hm³
Volume stored
231 hm³
Coordinates
34.233°N, 98.047°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
98.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-3.7%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About Waurika Lake
As of July 30, 2026, Waurika Lake is filled to 98.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 231 hm³ of water out of a maximum 235 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 3.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Waurika Lake — 330 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 92.3% (February 15, 2022) to a high of 104.6% (April 18, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around January.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Oklahoma basin at 34.233°N, 98.047°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 98.3%
- Water stored
- 231 hm³
- Total capacity
- 235 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Oklahoma
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 34.233°N, 98.047°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 98.3% | 231 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 231 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 98.6% | 231 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 98.7% | 231 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 99.0% | 232 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 99.2% | 233 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 99.2% | 233 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 99.4% | 233 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 99.8% | 234 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 99.9% | 234 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 100.0% | 235 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 100.0% | 235 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Waurika Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, Waurika Lake is at 98.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 231 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Waurika Lake reservoir full?
Waurika Lake is essentially full, sitting at 98.3% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Waurika Lake rising or falling?
The level at Waurika Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Waurika Lake hold?
Waurika Lake has a total capacity of 235 hm³.
Where is Waurika Lake reservoir located?
Waurika Lake is located in Oklahoma, United States, within the Oklahoma basin (coordinates 34.233°N, 98.047°W).
What is Waurika Lake used for?
Waurika Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.