Water
gage height, ft levels
at
Lake Hudson Near Locust Grove
are currently
619
ft,
about
100% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
620.99ft.
Maximum recorded
Gage height, ft
since record keeping began in
2007
was
2019-06-07
when levels reached
635.96 ft.
Lowest recorded
Gage height, ft
was
2021-02-17
when levels receded to
615.72 ft.
View historical levels.
Lake Hudson is a reservoir located near Locust Grove, Oklahoma, built in 1964 by the Grand River Dam Authority. The lake covers an area of 12,000 acres and has a maximum depth of 135 feet. Lake Hudson is fed by the Grand River and is used for flood control, as well as providing water for agricultural irrigation and recreational purposes such as fishing and boating. The hydrology of Lake Hudson is affected by the snowpack providers in the surrounding area, such as the Ozark Plateau and the Arkansas River drainage basin. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and crappie. Additionally, the lake's recreational amenities attract visitors from across the region.