Beaver Lake water level · AR

Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Beaver Lake (Beaver Lake Ds Hickory Creek Landing near Springdale).

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Beaver Lake water level

USGS gauge 07049187 is not reporting right now, so there is no current level to show. Any recent history the gauge has published still appears in the chart below.

No current gauge data

USGS gauge 07049187 has no readings in the last 14 days — it may be seasonal, temporarily offline, or permanently discontinued. Wind forecasts and everything else for Beaver Lake are unaffected.

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Gauge status

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USGS 07049187

Location

36.2503°, -94.0263°

Beaver Lake Ds Hickory Creek Landing near Springdale

Gage height history

Gage height · USGS gauge 07049187

Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
36.2503°, -94.0263°
USGS gauge
07049187
Water temp sensor
Yes

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.

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