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296.16ft
Down 0.14 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: E wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 76°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 78°F.
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296.16ft NGVD29
-0.14 ft in 7 days0.78 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Ross Barnett Reservoir was at 296.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.14 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 296.94 ft, so the lake is 0.78 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Ross Barnett Reservoir on Wikipedia
Set in Rankin County, Mississippi, Ross Barnett Reservoir is a reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02485600 (Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson, MS), about 5 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: E wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 76°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.
Ross Barnett Reservoir was at 296.16 ft on October 26, falling 0.14 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 296.94 ft, so the lake is 0.78 ft below its usual mark.
If Ross Barnett is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.