Lakes & Dams · Dierks, AR
Dierks Lake water level — live
Current elevation, release status at Dierks Dam, and the tailwater on Saline River, straight from the dam's own satellite telemetry. Last reported 18 minutes ago
Lake elevation
523.93 ft
That is 2.07 ft below conservation pool (526.00 ft). The pool has fallen 0.13 ft over the last 48 hours.
Dierks Dam
Flood-control dam
No powerhouse here — releases go through outlet gates. Watch the tailwater to see water moving.
Tailwater
440.98 ft
Stage immediately below the dam on Saline River. Reported by the Dierks Tailwater platform (reported 63 minutes ago).
Pool elevation, last 48 hours
Range: 523.92–524.09 ft · 140 satellite reports
Is Dierks Dam releasing water right now?
Dierks 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 440.98 ft (reported 63 minutes ago). A rising tailwater means the Corps is releasing stored flood water into Saline River.
About Dierks Lake
Dierks Lake sits on the Saline River in Howard County, a compact flood-control lake known for bass fishing and quiet camping. Releases at the dam set the Saline’s flow below.
This page is watched by bass anglers, campers at Jefferson Ridge, and Saline River paddlers. Below the dam is the Saline River (Howard County) below the dam.
Dierks Lake area: Dierks, De Queen, Nashville. 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 Dierks Lake today?
Dierks Lake is at 523.93 ft (reported 18 minutes ago). That is 2.07 ft below conservation pool (526.00 ft). The pool has fallen 0.13 ft over the last 48 hours.
Is Dierks Dam releasing water right now?
Dierks 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 440.98 ft (reported 63 minutes ago). A rising tailwater means the Corps is releasing stored flood water into Saline River.
What is the normal (conservation) pool for Dierks Lake?
Conservation pool is 526.00 ft and the top of flood pool is 557.50 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 Dierks Lake hits a certain level?
Create a free GaugeKeep account, track Dierks 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.