Lake levels
B. A. Steinhagen Lake, TX
- water level
- 82.75 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- Capacity
- 96.3%
- Below full
- 0.25 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- +0.16 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Capacity
- 96.3%
- Below full
- 0.25 ft
In brief
B. A. Steinhagen Lake stood at 82.75 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 96.3% full and 0.25 feet below its full pool of 83 feet. That is higher than 85% of October readings since 1987.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 82.75 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 96.3% |
| Storage | 66,731 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 69,186 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 10,207 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 52.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 83.00 ft |
| Record high | 91.18 ft (1992-04-30) |
| Record low | 0.37 ft (1990-03-19) |
| Average of all readings | 81.43 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,052 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is B. A. Steinhagen Lake full right now?
B. A. Steinhagen Lake is at 96.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 0.25 ft below full pool of 83.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.15 ft.
What is the water level at B. A. Steinhagen Lake today?
The most recent reading at B. A. Steinhagen Lake is 82.75 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 B. A. Steinhagen Lake has ever been?
The highest level for B. A. Steinhagen Lake in our records is 91.18 ft on 1992-04-30. The lowest is 0.37 ft on 1990-03-19. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is B. A. Steinhagen Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 85% of them, which we classify as near 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 B. A. Steinhagen 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. B. A. Steinhagen Lake has fallen 0.15 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has B. A. Steinhagen Lake changed over the past year?
B. A. Steinhagen Lake is +0.09 ft compared with this date last year (82.75 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 91.18 ft and a record low of 0.37 ft.
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B. A. Steinhagen Lake stood at 82.75 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 96.3% full and 0.25 feet below its full pool of 83 feet. That is higher than 85% of October readings since 1987.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “B. A. Steinhagen Lake water level, 1987 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/b-a-steinhagen-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.