Barker Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
69.50 ft
Barker Reservoir is low for this time of year and steady (-0.05 ft in the last 7 days).
1.40 ft below full pool of 70.90 ft · change since yesterday -0.06 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 1% of August readings on record
Where Barker Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 17.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.06 ft
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
-14.50 ft
1-year change
-0.28 ft
Full pool
70.9 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (17.9 years)
Barker Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 69.50 ft |
|---|---|
| Storage | 2 acre-feet |
| Record high | 101.49 ft (2017-08-30) |
| Record low | 69.19 ft (2022-05-21) |
| Average of all readings | 75.16 ft |
| Data span | 17.9 years (6,509 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Barker Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Barker Reservoir sits at 69.50 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 14.50 ft.
What is the water level at Barker Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 69.50 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 Barker Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 101.49 ft on 2017-08-30. The lowest is 69.19 ft on 2022-05-21. Our record covers about 17.9 years of readings.
Is Barker Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 1% of them — 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 Barker 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. Barker Reservoir has fallen 14.50 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Barker Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -0.28 ft compared with this date last year (69.50 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 17.9 years, with a record high of 101.49 ft and a record low of 69.19 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.