LouisianaReservoir, 15,321 acres, Union Parish

Lake D'Arbonne water level

Today's reading from USGS gauge 07366364, the recent trend, and how it stacks up against the long-term normal.

Current level

78.78ft NGVD29

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours: +0.01ft
Past 7 days: -0.07ft
Past 30 days: -0.44ft
Trend: Steady

Lake D'Arbonne was at 78.78 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft).

Last 30 days

Recent daily readings

Lake D'Arbonne daily mean water level, newest first
Date	Level (ft NGVD29)	Change
Oct 25, 2026	78.77	-0.02
Oct 24, 2026	78.79	-0.02
Oct 23, 2026	78.81	0.00
Oct 22, 2026	78.81	-0.02
Oct 21, 2026	78.83	-0.01
Oct 20, 2026	78.84	-0.01
Oct 19, 2026	78.85	-0.02
Oct 18, 2026	78.87	-0.02
Oct 17, 2026	78.89	-0.05
Oct 16, 2026	78.94	0.00
Oct 15, 2026	78.94	0.00
Oct 14, 2026	78.94	0.00
Oct 13, 2026	78.94	-0.02
Oct 12, 2026	78.96	-0.02

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains NGVD29 vs NAVD88.

Reservoir levels are managed. Operators lower them ahead of flood season, hold them for summer recreation, and draw them down for dam work. When the lake falls well below its usual level, shallow points and stumps start showing up in places that are normally safe.

High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.

The gauge is about 6 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Bayou Darbonne Lake at Dam near Downsville. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.

Lake D'Arbonne water level questions

What is the water level at Lake D'Arbonne today?

Lake D'Arbonne was at 78.78 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.07 ft).

Is Lake D'Arbonne rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.07 ft), and it is -0.44 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Lake D'Arbonne water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 07366364 (Bayou Darbonne Lake at Dam near Downsville). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.

How often is this page updated?

The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.

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