Foss Reservoir Near Foss

June 9 2023

1,637 ft

Water gage height, ft levels at Foss Reservoir Near Foss are currently 1,637 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,639.54ft.

Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2019 was 2020-01-20 when levels reached 1,642.01 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2023-04-25 when levels receded to 1,636.06 ft.

Foss Reservoir is located near Foss, Oklahoma, and was constructed in the 1950s by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for flood control and irrigation purposes. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 254,800 acre-feet of water and is fed by the Washita River. The hydrology of the reservoir is influenced by specific surface flows from the Washita River and snowpack providers during the winter months. The reservoir provides irrigation water for agriculture in the surrounding area and also offers recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Foss Reservoir Dam, which is approximately 3,500 feet long and 117 feet high, was rehabilitated in the 1990s to ensure its safety and continued use.