Atoka Reservoir Near Stringtown

RESERVOIR REPORT

57

Water levels at Atoka Reservoir Near Stringtown are currently 57 , about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 56.62. Maximum recorded since record keeping began in 2019 was 2023-08-27 when levels reached 64.4 . Lowest recorded was 2021-02-17 when levels receded to 33.6 . View historical levels.

Atoka Reservoir is a man-made lake in Oklahoma near Stringtown. It was constructed in the 1980s to provide water for the city of Atoka and surrounding areas. The reservoir has a capacity of about 9,000 acre-feet and is fed by several small creeks and streams. The hydrology of the reservoir is influenced by its location in the Ouachita Mountains, which receive significant precipitation throughout the year. The lake is primarily used for municipal and agricultural purposes, with some recreational activities such as boating and fishing allowed. There are no significant snowpack providers in the area, but the reservoir does receive some runoff from melting snow in the winter months. Overall, Atoka Reservoir plays an important role in providing water resources for the region.