Lake Overholser Near Oklahoma City

RESERVOIR REPORT

1,240 ft

Water gage height, ft levels at Lake Overholser Near Oklahoma City are currently 1,240 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,238.97ft. Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2013-06-02 when levels reached 1,243.45 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2011-10-08 when levels receded to 1,231.1 ft. View historical levels.

Lake Overholser is a reservoir in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lake was created in 1919 as a result of the construction of the Overholser Dam on the North Canadian River. The lake provides a source of drinking water for the city, as well as a venue for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The hydrology of Lake Overholser is influenced by the North Canadian River, which provides surface flow to the lake. The lake is also supplied by snowpack from the surrounding mountains, which melts and flows into the river. The lake is used for agricultural purposes as well, with irrigation systems drawing water from the lake to irrigate crops in the surrounding farmland. Overall, Lake Overholser is an important resource for the city of Oklahoma City and the surrounding region.