Lakes & Dams · Mountain Home, AR
Norfork Lake water level right now
Current elevation, release status at Norfork Dam, and the tailwater on North Fork River, straight from the dam's own satellite telemetry. Last reported 55 minutes ago
Lake elevation
552.09 ft
That is 1.66 ft below conservation pool (553.75 ft). The pool has held steady over the last 48 hours.
Norfork Dam
Not generating
No release under way at last report. Conditions can change without warning.
Tailwater
373.58 ft
Stage immediately below the dam on North Fork River.
Pool elevation, last 48 hours
Range: 552.09–552.12 ft · 91 satellite reports
Is Norfork Dam generating right now?
No. As of the last satellite report (reported 55 minutes ago), Norfork 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 Norfork Lake
Norfork Lake impounds the North Fork of the White River near Mountain Home, Arkansas. The five miles of tailwater below Norfork Dam pack in some of the best trout fishing per mile anywhere, and it all hinges on generation.
This page is watched by trout anglers on the North Fork, striper and bass anglers on the lake, and marina operators. Below the dam is the North Fork tailwater, a short but legendary stretch of trout water.
Norfork Lake area: Mountain Home, Norfork, Salesville, Gamaliel, Henderson. 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 Norfork Lake today?
Norfork Lake is at 552.09 ft (reported 55 minutes ago). That is 1.66 ft below conservation pool (553.75 ft). The pool has held steady over the last 48 hours.
Is Norfork Dam generating or releasing water right now?
No. As of the last satellite report (reported 55 minutes ago), Norfork 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 Norfork Lake?
Conservation pool is 553.75 ft and the top of flood pool is 580.55 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 Norfork Lake hits a certain level?
Create a free GaugeKeep account, track Norfork 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.