Lake levels
Caddo Lake (Louisiana), LA
- water level
- 167.49 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Below full
- 1.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.56 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.56 ft
- Below full
- 1.01 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.19 ft
In brief
Caddo Lake (Louisiana) stood at 167.49 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.01 feet below its full pool of 168 feet. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2016.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 167.49 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 168.50 ft |
| Record high | 179.94 ft (2016-03-16) |
| Record low | 167.46 ft (2026-10-05) |
| Average of all readings | 169.46 ft |
| Data span | 10 years (3,869 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Caddo Lake (Louisiana) full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Caddo Lake (Louisiana) sits at 167.49 ft, which is low for this time of year. That is 1.01 ft below full pool of 168.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.56 ft.
What is the water level at Caddo Lake (Louisiana) today?
The most recent reading at Caddo Lake (Louisiana) is 167.49 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Caddo Lake (Louisiana) has ever been?
The highest level for Caddo Lake (Louisiana) in our records is 179.94 ft on 2016-03-16. The lowest is 167.46 ft on 2026-10-05. Our record covers about 10 years of readings.
Is Caddo Lake (Louisiana) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 1% of them, which we classify as low for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Caddo Lake (Louisiana) changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Caddo Lake (Louisiana) has fallen 0.56 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Caddo Lake (Louisiana) changed over the past year?
Caddo Lake (Louisiana) is -1.19 ft compared with this date last year (167.49 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 10 years, with a record high of 179.94 ft and a record low of 167.46 ft.
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Caddo Lake (Louisiana) stood at 167.49 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 1.01 feet below its full pool of 168 feet. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2016.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Caddo Lake (Louisiana) water level, 2016 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/la/caddo-lake-louisiana/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Louisiana lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.