Bardwell Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
94.5% full
Bardwell Lake is near full at 420.26 ft and falling (-0.20 ft in the last 7 days).
0.74 ft below full pool of 421.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 41% of August readings on record
Where Bardwell Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 37.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.20 ft
30-day change
-0.79 ft
1-year change
-1.10 ft
Full pool
421.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (37.9 years)
Bardwell Lake records and averages
| Current level | 420.26 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 94.5% |
| Storage | 41,516 acre-feet |
| Record high | 440.68 ft (2015-06-18) |
| Record low | 415.69 ft (2011-12-02) |
| Average of all readings | 421.28 ft |
| Data span | 37.9 years (13,569 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bardwell Lake full right now?
Bardwell Lake is at 94.5% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.79 ft.
What is the water level at Bardwell Lake today?
The most recent reading is 420.26 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Bardwell Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 440.68 ft on 2015-06-18. The lowest is 415.69 ft on 2011-12-02. Our record covers about 37.9 years of readings.
Is Bardwell Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 41% of them — 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 Bardwell Lake low 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. Bardwell Lake has fallen 0.79 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Bardwell Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -1.10 ft compared with this date last year (420.26 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 37.9 years, with a record high of 440.68 ft and a record low of 415.69 ft.
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Source: the Texas Water Development Board. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Texas lake levels.