
Lake levels
Amistad Reservoir, TX
- water level
- 1059.79 ft
- Condition
- Very low
- 7-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Capacity
- 43.6%
- Below full
- 57.21 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- +0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.16 ft
- 30-day change
- +3.31 ft
- Capacity
- 43.6%
- Below full
- 57.21 ft
In brief
Amistad Reservoir stood at 1,059.79 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 43.6% full and 57.21 feet below its full pool of 1,117 feet. That is lower than 94% of October readings since 1968.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1059.79 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 43.6% |
| Storage | 845,060 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 1,813,408 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 20,894 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 930.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 1117.00 ft |
| Record high | 1135.64 ft (1974-09-23) |
| Record low | 913.32 ft (1968-06-01) |
| Average of all readings | 1093.83 ft |
| Data span | 58 years (21,300 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Amistad Reservoir full right now?
Amistad Reservoir is at 43.6% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as very low. That is 57.21 ft below full pool of 1117.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 3.31 ft.
What is the water level at Amistad Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Amistad Reservoir is 1059.79 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Amistad Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Amistad Reservoir in our records is 1135.64 ft on 1974-09-23. The lowest is 913.32 ft on 1968-06-01. Our record covers about 58 years of readings.
Is Amistad Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 6% of them, which we classify as very low. 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 Amistad Reservoir 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. Amistad Reservoir has risen 3.31 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Amistad Reservoir changed over the past year?
Amistad Reservoir is +2.30 ft compared with this date last year (1059.79 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 58 years, with a record high of 1135.64 ft and a record low of 913.32 ft.
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Amistad Reservoir stood at 1,059.79 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 43.6% full and 57.21 feet below its full pool of 1,117 feet. That is lower than 94% of October readings since 1968.
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MyWaterLevel, “Amistad Reservoir water level, 1968 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/amistad-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Texas Water Development Board. All Texas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.