Lakes & Dams · Russellville, AR
Lake Dardanelle water level — live
Current elevation, release status at Dardanelle Lock & Dam, and the tailwater on Arkansas River, straight from the dam's own satellite telemetry. Last reported 7 minutes ago
Lake elevation
337.76 ft
Pool elevation above mean sea level. The pool has risen 0.12 ft over the last 48 hours.
Dardanelle Lock & Dam
Not generating
No release under way at last report. Conditions can change without warning.
Tailwater
285.62 ft
Stage immediately below the dam on Arkansas River.
Pool elevation, last 48 hours
Range: 337.45–337.87 ft · 95 satellite reports
Is Dardanelle Lock & Dam generating right now?
No. As of the last satellite report (reported 7 minutes ago), Dardanelle Lock & Dam is not generating. Tailwater levels below the dam should be at or near minimum flow, but conditions can change with no warning — always confirm before wading.
Planned generation is projected a day ahead by the Southwestern Power Administration, but the schedule can change hour to hour. GaugeKeep shows what the dam is actually doing, decoded from its live telemetry — with megawatt output and turbine flow available on the Guide plan.
About Lake Dardanelle
Lake Dardanelle spreads across 34,000 acres of the Arkansas River at Russellville. It hosts major bass tournaments year-round, and pool and release levels move constantly with navigation and hydropower.
This page is watched by bass tournament anglers, barge and lock traffic watchers, and Russellville-area boaters. Below the dam is the Arkansas River navigation channel and its bass tournament waters.
Lake Dardanelle area: Russellville, Dardanelle, London, Pottsville, Clarksville. Whether you keep a boat at the marina, own a dock, guide the tailwater, or farm downstream, this is the same live telemetry the dam itself reports.
Frequently asked
What is the water level at Lake Dardanelle today?
Lake Dardanelle is at 337.76 ft (reported 7 minutes ago). The pool has risen 0.12 ft over the last 48 hours.
Is Dardanelle Lock & Dam generating or releasing water right now?
No. As of the last satellite report (reported 7 minutes ago), Dardanelle Lock & Dam is not generating. Tailwater levels below the dam should be at or near minimum flow, but conditions can change with no warning — always confirm before wading.
What is the normal (conservation) pool for Lake Dardanelle?
Official pool bands for this lake are published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
How current is this data?
GaugeKeep reads the dam’s own GOES satellite telemetry — the same feed the Corps of Engineers uses — and updates within minutes of each transmission, typically every 15 minutes to 1 hour per station.
How do I get an alert when Lake Dardanelle hits a certain level?
Create a free GaugeKeep account, track Dardanelle Lock & Dam, and set a threshold on pool or tailwater elevation. We email you the moment a report crosses your line — before you tow the boat or step in the river.
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Data: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers GOES satellite telemetry, decoded by GaugeKeep. Pool bands: USACE. Not a substitute for official navigation or safety guidance; conditions below dams change without warning.