Coordinates34.9251, -99.3023
OklahomaReservoir
Lake Altus-Lugert
Lake Altus-Lugert is a 6,260-acre reservoir on the North Fork Red River in Oklahoma. It is managed by USACE Tulsa District (USBR W.C. Austin Project). The gauge last read 1,536.26 ft.
Surface area6,260 acres
Max depth71 ft
RiverNorth Fork Red River
Managed byUSACE Tulsa District (USBR W.C. Austin Project)
Swimming beaches on Lake Altus-Lugert
1 named swimming spot and shoreline access points, from USGS GNIS, Recreation.gov and the Forest Service. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.
Lake Altus-Lugert on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
A closer look at Lake Altus-Lugert
Its coordinates are 34.9251, -99.3023. It reaches roughly 71 feet at its deepest. Releases go downstream into the North Fork Red River. Surface elevation is about 1,547 feet.
Around Lake Altus-Lugert this guide maps 1 named swimming spot. These come from Recreation.gov (RIDB). Among them are Altus Lake. Assume no lifeguard is on duty and keep children within reach.
There is no water temperature sensor here, so only air conditions are shown. Freshwater advisories are issued locally, so check the state health department before you swim. Season dates vary by park; the operating agency publishes them each spring.
The level comes from gauge 07302500, Lake Altus at Lugert, OK, and carries the time it was taken. The last value stored here, 1,536.26 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Beach width and ramp access both move with the pool, so the number above is worth a look first.
The closest lakes in this guide are Tom Steed Reservoir (Oklahoma, 21 mi), Foss Reservoir (Oklahoma, 45 mi) and Lake Lawtonka (Oklahoma, 47 mi). In all, 40 lakes in Oklahoma are covered here.
Questions about Lake Altus-Lugert
What is the current water level at Lake Altus-Lugert?
The latest reading is 1,536.26 ft, from USGS gauge 07302500.
Can you swim in Lake Altus-Lugert?
Yes. This guide maps 1 named swimming spot around the lake, including Altus Lake. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.
How big is Lake Altus-Lugert?
About 6,260 acres. Maximum depth is around 71 feet.
What other lakes are near Lake Altus-Lugert?
The closest in this guide is Tom Steed Reservoir, about 21 miles away in Oklahoma.
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Sources
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