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SwedenLake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam near Hot Springs water level
Reservoir, Lake Hamilton, Arkansas, United States
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What this means
The latest lake level at Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam near Hot Springs is 399.59 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this reservoir yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Swimming and boating at Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam near Hot Springs
Without a published normal range, the trend is the most useful thing here: a steady lake means few changes at the shore.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Cr DS of Grand Ave at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Hot Springs Cr DS of Grand Ave | 1.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 4.3 mi |
| Hot Springs at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Hot Springs | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 4.9 mi |
| Whittington Cr at Tunnel Ent at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Whittington Cr | 0.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.3 mi |
| Ouachita River at Remmel Dam above Jones MillRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 2.65 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Alum Fork Saline River near ReformRiver gauge, Alum Fork Saline River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Saline River at BentonRiver gauge, Saline River | 3.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Alum Fork Saline River at Winona Dam at ReformReservoir, Alum Fork Saline River | 27.31 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 26 mi |
| Maumelle River at Williams JunctionRiver gauge, Maumelle River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam near Hot Springs today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 399.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam near Hot Springs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam near Hot Springs normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07358500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.44446, -93.02585(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 399.59 ft | 2026-10-16 14:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Hamilton at Carpenter Dam near Hot Springs (usgs:07358500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/lake-hamilton-at-carpenter-dam-near-hot-springs
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer