Canton Lake Near Canton reservoir
Canton Lake Near Canton
Canton Lake is located in Canton, Oklahoma and was created in 1947 by the construction of Canton Dam on the North Canadian River. The lake covers over 7,900 acres and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The primary surface flow into the lake comes from the North Canadian River, and the snowpack in the surrounding area contributes to the spring runoff that refills the lake. The lake serves as a water supply source for the city of Canton and surrounding areas, as well as providing irrigation for agricultural use. Recreational activities such as hunting and wildlife viewing are also popular in the area. Despite the lake's popularity, it has faced challenges in recent years such as drought and low water levels, leading to concerns about its sustainability for future generations.
Daily levels at Canton Lake Near Canton
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
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 Canton Lake Near Canton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Near Seiling | 51 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga | 9 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Waynoka | 50 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Dover | 95 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Bridgeport | 107 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canton Lake Near Canton.
Track Canton Lake Near Canton 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 Canton Lake Near Canton
Where does the data for Canton Lake Near Canton 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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