
Lake levels
Aquilla Lake, TX
- water level
- 534.98 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Capacity
- 83.0%
- Below full
- 2.52 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.46 ft
- Capacity
- 83.0%
- Below full
- 2.52 ft
In brief
Aquilla Lake stood at 534.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 83.0% full and 2.52 feet below its full pool of 538 feet. That is lower than 74% of October readings since 1988.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 534.98 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 83.0% |
| Storage | 35,933 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 43,243 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 2,990 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 503.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 537.50 ft |
| Record high | 551.87 ft (1991-12-24) |
| Record low | 528.82 ft (2006-12-28) |
| Average of all readings | 536.73 ft |
| Data span | 38 years (12,582 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Aquilla Lake full right now?
Aquilla Lake is at 83.0% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.52 ft below full pool of 537.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.46 ft.
What is the water level at Aquilla Lake today?
The most recent reading at Aquilla Lake is 534.98 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 Aquilla Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Aquilla Lake in our records is 551.87 ft on 1991-12-24. The lowest is 528.82 ft on 2006-12-28. Our record covers about 38 years of readings.
Is Aquilla Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 26% of them, which we classify as below full. 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 Aquilla Lake 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. Aquilla Lake has fallen 0.46 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Aquilla Lake changed over the past year?
Aquilla Lake is -1.19 ft compared with this date last year (534.98 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 38 years, with a record high of 551.87 ft and a record low of 528.82 ft.
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Quote this reading
Aquilla Lake stood at 534.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 83.0% full and 2.52 feet below its full pool of 538 feet. That is lower than 74% of October readings since 1988.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Aquilla Lake water level, 1988 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/aquilla-lake/, 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.