Lakes & Dams · De Queen, AR
De Queen Lake water level — live
Current elevation, release status at De Queen Dam, and the tailwater on Rolling Fork River, straight from the dam's own satellite telemetry. Last reported 18 minutes ago
Lake elevation
434.08 ft
That is 2.92 ft below conservation pool (437.00 ft). The pool has fallen 0.14 ft over the last 48 hours.
De Queen Dam
Flood-control dam
No powerhouse here — releases go through outlet gates. Watch the tailwater to see water moving.
Tailwater
366.17 ft
Stage immediately below the dam on Rolling Fork River. Reported by the Dequeen Tailwater platform (reported 64 minutes ago).
Pool elevation, last 48 hours
Range: 433.99–434.22 ft · 47 satellite reports
Is De Queen Dam releasing water right now?
De Queen Dam is a flood-control dam with no powerhouse — it never "generates." Releases are made through outlet gates, and the best live signal is the tailwater stage below the dam, currently 366.17 ft (reported 64 minutes ago). A rising tailwater means the Corps is releasing stored flood water into Rolling Fork River.
About De Queen Lake
De Queen Lake impounds the Rolling Fork River in the Ouachita foothills. Clear water, quiet coves, and flood-control releases that decide conditions on the Rolling Fork below.
This page is watched by bass and catfish anglers, campers, and Rolling Fork paddlers. Below the dam is the Rolling Fork River below the dam.
De Queen Lake area: De Queen, Gillham, Horatio. 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 De Queen Lake today?
De Queen Lake is at 434.08 ft (reported 18 minutes ago). That is 2.92 ft below conservation pool (437.00 ft). The pool has fallen 0.14 ft over the last 48 hours.
Is De Queen Dam releasing water right now?
De Queen Dam is a flood-control dam with no powerhouse — it never "generates." Releases are made through outlet gates, and the best live signal is the tailwater stage below the dam, currently 366.17 ft (reported 64 minutes ago). A rising tailwater means the Corps is releasing stored flood water into Rolling Fork River.
What is the normal (conservation) pool for De Queen Lake?
Conservation pool is 437.00 ft and the top of flood pool is 473.50 ft, per the USACE Little Rock District. Between those elevations, the lake is storing flood water that the Corps will release downstream over time.
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 De Queen Lake hits a certain level?
Create a free GaugeKeep account, track De Queen 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 Little Rock District. Not a substitute for official navigation or safety guidance; conditions below dams change without warning.