Water level
399.54ft NAVD88
-0.01 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Hamilton was at 399.54 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).
ArkansasReservoir, 6,673 acres
Lake Hamilton conditions today
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Steady this week
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 77°F. Tuesday: SSE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 77°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Arkansas
- Surface area
- 6,673 acres
- USGS gauge
- 07358500, Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam nr. Hot Springs, AR
- Coordinates
- 34.4445° N, 93.0259° W
About Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton covers about 6,673 acres in Arkansas and is classed as a reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 07358500 (Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam nr. Hot Springs, AR). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Lake Hamilton questions
Is it windy on Lake Hamilton today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 77°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Lake Hamilton right now?
Lake Hamilton was at 399.54 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.01 ft).
How big is Lake Hamilton?
Lake Hamilton covers about 6,673 acres (10 square miles) of surface water.
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