Lakes & Dams · Plainview, AR
Nimrod Lake water level — live
Current elevation, release status at Nimrod Dam, and the tailwater on Fourche LaFave River, straight from the dam's own satellite telemetry. Last reported 18 minutes ago
Lake elevation
342.72 ft
That is 0.72 ft above conservation pool (342.00 ft), into the flood-storage zone. The pool has fallen 0.10 ft over the last 48 hours.
Nimrod Dam
Flood-control dam
No powerhouse here — releases go through outlet gates. Watch the tailwater to see water moving.
Tailwater
306.15 ft
Stage immediately below the dam on Fourche LaFave River. Reported by the Nimrod Tailwater platform (reported 4 minutes ago).
Pool elevation, last 48 hours
Range: 342.71–342.82 ft · 93 satellite reports
Is Nimrod Dam releasing water right now?
Nimrod 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 306.15 ft (reported 4 minutes ago). A rising tailwater means the Corps is releasing stored flood water into Fourche LaFave River.
About Nimrod Lake
Nimrod Lake is Arkansas’ oldest Corps lake, impounding the Fourche LaFave River near Plainview since 1942. It is a crappie-fishing standby, and its flood-control releases move the Fourche below.
This page is watched by crappie anglers, duck hunters, and Fourche Valley landowners. Below the dam is the Fourche LaFave River below the dam.
Nimrod Lake area: Plainview, Ola, Danville, Fourche Junction. 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 Nimrod Lake today?
Nimrod Lake is at 342.72 ft (reported 18 minutes ago). That is 0.72 ft above conservation pool (342.00 ft), into the flood-storage zone. The pool has fallen 0.10 ft over the last 48 hours.
Is Nimrod Dam releasing water right now?
Nimrod 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 306.15 ft (reported 4 minutes ago). A rising tailwater means the Corps is releasing stored flood water into Fourche LaFave River.
What is the normal (conservation) pool for Nimrod Lake?
Conservation pool is 342.00 ft and the top of flood pool is 373.00 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 Nimrod Lake hits a certain level?
Create a free GaugeKeep account, track Nimrod 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.