Lake of the Ozarks water level · MO

Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Lake of the Ozarks (Lake Of The Ozarks Near Bagnell).

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Lake of the Ozarks water level

USGS gauge 06925500 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 06925500 has no readings in the last 14 days — it may be seasonal, temporarily offline, or permanently discontinued. Wind forecasts and everything else for Lake of the Ozarks are unaffected.

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Gauge status

No recent readings

USGS 06925500

Gauge datum

568ft

Gage height

Location

38.2053°, -92.6227°

Lake Of The Ozarks Near Bagnell

Lake elevation history

Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 06925500

Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.

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
38.2053°, -92.6227°
Gauge datum
568 ft
USGS gauge
06925500
Water temp sensor
No

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. Midwest lakes are dominated by pre-frontal south winds that build through the day, then swing northwest sharply behind a cold front — the shift can arrive in minutes and double the gusts, especially on east–west basins.

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