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Mississippi

51.6% average fill

Measured

5

Data pending

2

Volume stored

1,650 hm³

Measured capacity

3,198 hm³

Critical

1

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Reservoirs

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Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.

Major reservoirs — data pending

2 major reservoirs — data sourcing in progress

Storage is monitored by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE CWMS), but the live feed is currently stale — we are working to restore it. Known capacities: John Rankin Lock and Dam (0.0 km³), Stennis Lock and Dam (0.2 km³).

About reservoirs in Mississippi

As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Mississippi that report live levels hold roughly 1,650 hm³ of water — about 51.6% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Mississippi's reservoirs are within their normal operating range.

Across the region, 1 reservoir is at critically low levels. Okatibbee Lake is the fullest at 89.8%, while Arkabutla Lake is the lowest at 6.6%.

Storage figures for Mississippi come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from July 30, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Mississippi at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
5
Average fill
51.6%
Water stored
1,650 hm³
Combined capacity
3,198 hm³
At critically low levels
1
Fullest
Okatibbee Lake (89.8%)
Lowest
Arkabutla Lake (6.6%)
Last updated
July 30, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Mississippi right now?

As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Mississippi that report live levels are 51.6% full overall, holding about 1,650 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Mississippi?

reservoirs.earth tracks 5 reservoirs in Mississippi, with a combined storage capacity of 3,198 hm³.

Which reservoir in Mississippi is the fullest?

Okatibbee Lake is currently the fullest reservoir in Mississippi, at 89.8% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Mississippi is the lowest?

Arkabutla Lake is currently the lowest in Mississippi, at 6.6% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for Mississippi come from?

All storage figures for Mississippi come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated July 30, 2026.

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