Lake Altus At Lugert reservoir
Lake Altus At Lugert
Lake Altus at Lugert is a man-made reservoir located in southwestern Oklahoma. The lake was built in 1946 as part of a flood control and irrigation project. Its primary purpose is to provide water for irrigation, but it is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking.
The hydrology of Lake Altus is primarily fed by the North Fork of the Red River and Elm Creek, which are both located in the Wichita Mountains. The lake's surface area is approximately 6,260 acres, and its maximum depth is 118 feet. The average depth of the lake is around 40 feet.
Lake Altus is heavily dependent on snowpack and rain for its water supply. The lake receives water from various sources, including the snowmelt from the Wichita Mountains and precipitation from surrounding areas. Agricultural use of the water from the lake is also significant, with the water used for irrigation in the surrounding farmland.
In summary, Lake Altus at Lugert is a man-made reservoir built for flood control and irrigation purposes. It is primarily fed by the North Fork of the Red River and Elm Creek, and its water supply is dependent on snowpack and rain. The lake is also used for recreational activities and agricultural use.
Daily levels at Lake Altus At Lugert
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
DCP battery voltage, V
volts · code 70969
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Altus At Lugert -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Headrick | 2 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 10 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Tipton | 13 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Altus At Lugert.
Track Lake Altus At Lugert in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Lake Altus At Lugert
Where does the data for Lake Altus At Lugert come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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