Lake Okeechobee Water Level Today
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
Lake Okeechobee and Navigation Depth Report
Data Ending 2400 hours 13 AUG 2026
Today's Lake Okeechobee Stage = 11.02 (Feet-NGVD29)
Today's Route 1 Navigational Depth ≈ 4.96 Feet
Today's Route 2 Navigational Depth ≈ 3.16 Feet
Note that the posted daily depths are computed based on average bottom surface elevations over many miles of channel. Actual depths will vary along both routes.
Bridge Clearance = 49.75 Feet
S-308 Tailwater Elevation = 13.75 (Feet-NGVD29)
For up-to-date lock information, contact the shift operator from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm at:
- St Lucie Lock & Dam: (772) 287-2665 or 863-662-9148
- Port Mayaca Lock & Dam: (561) 924-2858 or 863-662-9424
- Julian Keen, Jr. (Moore Haven) Lock & Dam: (863) 946-0414 or 863-662-9533
- Ortona Lock & Dam: (863) 675-0616 or 863-662-9846
- W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam: (863) 662-9908