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Helpful Norfork Lake Links and Information for Fishermen

Local Lake Level and Road Condition Information for Norfork Lake

Here you'll find essential information to help anglers plan their trips more effectively, including up-to-date Norfork Lake dam generation schedules, current water levels, and projected lake levels. Understanding these details allows fishermen to anticipate water conditions and optimize their time on the water. Additionally, this page features road conditions and closure updates, ensuring safe and efficient travel to and from the lake. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these resources make it easy to stay informed and be prepared for a successful fishing or boating experience on Norfork Lake in Arkansas.


In the following information, "Elevation" shows the lake level as feet above mean sea level (ft-MSL). "Tailwater" shows the river level as feet above mean sea level (ft-MSL). "Release" is shown as cubic feet per second (CFS). Electrical "Generation" is shown as megawatt hours (MWh).



Projected Generation Schedules (see column 14 for Norfork Dam)

This simple text table shows what the Corps believes lake levels will be a few days into the future. Useful to fishermen and boaters who are familiar with area lake levels.


A table showing the current lake levels compared to past years. Also, shows the lake level each morning, how full each lake is, the 24-hour change in level, and the average daily water releases in cubic feet per second (CFS). "SEAS/CONS POOL" stands for Seasonal Conservation Pool, which is a fancy term for normal. Looking at this table shows, for any given day, whether lake levels are above or below normal, and by how much. Finally, it shows just how much water storage capacity is left within the entire water storage system.



Road Condition Information For Arkansas / Surrounding States


Web site detailing any road closings due to flooding or construction.


Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department news feed. 


3. Phone 501-569-2374 for a recording of Arkansas road closures.


4. Surrounding States - Flooded & Closed Road Information 


  • Louisiana 888-762-3511
  • Mississippi 601-359-1993

  • Missouri 888-275-6636

  • Oklahoma 844-465-4997

  • Tennessee 877-244-0065

  • Texas 800-452-9292