Ross Barnett Reservoir water level · MS
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Ross Barnett Reservoir (Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 02485600, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
296.04ft
recorded Nov 4, 8:15 AM
+0.01ft
rising
−0.06ft
falling
296.02–296.23ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 296.04 | ↑ 0.02 |
| Nov 3 | 296.02 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Nov 2 | 296.05 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Nov 1 | 296.06 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 31 | 296.08 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 30 | 296.09 | 0 |
| Oct 29 | 296.09 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 28 | 296.10 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 27 | 296.13 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 26 | 296.15 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 25 | 296.17 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Oct 24 | 296.19 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 23 | 296.20 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 22 | 296.23 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 9:29 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Ross Barnett Reservoir water level questions
- What is the water level at Ross Barnett Reservoir today?
- 296.04 ft, recorded Nov 4, 8:15 AM at USGS gauge 02485600. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Ross Barnett Reservoir rising or falling?
- falling — 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Ross Barnett Reservoir?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 296.02 ft to 296.23 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Ross Barnett Reservoir come from?
- USGS gauge 02485600 (Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Ross Barnett Reservoir?
- This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 02485600
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
- 32.3978°, -90.0650°
- USGS gauge
- 02485600
- 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. 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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