WAPPAPELLO LAKE AT WAPPAPELLO

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Missouri Reservoirs Upper St. Francis Watershed

Wappapello Lake At Wappapello

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023

359 ft

0% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Wappapello Lake At Wappapello are currently 359 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 360.08ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2011-05-04 when levels reached 399.81 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2023-02-08 when levels receded to 353.4 ft. View historical levels.

Wappapello Lake is a reservoir located in southeast Missouri near the town of Wappapello. The lake was created in 1941 by the construction of Wappapello Dam on the St. Francis River. The lake covers an area of 8,400 acres and has a maximum depth of 45 feet. The lake serves as a major source of drinking water for the region and supports a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming. The lake's hydrology is largely dependent on surface flow from the St. Francis River and snowpack in the surrounding mountains. The surrounding areas are mostly used for agricultural purposes, including cotton, soybeans, and corn. Wappapello Lake is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of activities and amenities.

Geolocation -90.285, 36.928
Elevation 356.25 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 353.4 ft
2023-02-08
Maximum 399.81 ft
2011-05-04
Average 360 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
BIG BLACK RIVER AT WEST 49 cfs 2.0 ft
TICKFAW RIVER AT LIVERPOOL 40 cfs 1.6 ft
STRONG RIVER AT D`LO 28 cfs 2.6 ft
TANGIPAHOA RIVER AT OSYKA 111 cfs 8.2 ft
BAYOU PIERRE NR WILLOWS 90,900 cfs 30.1 ft
BATUPAN BOGUE AT GRENADA 27 cfs 1.9 ft
YALOBUSHA RIVER AT GRENADA 1,630 cfs 8.2 ft

Historical Data

PRECIPITATION, TOTAL, IN
LAKE OR RESERVOIR WATER SURFACE ELEVATION ABOVE NGVD 1929, FT

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