Belton Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
100.0% full
Belton Lake is full at 594.09 ft and falling (-0.32 ft in the last 7 days).
0.09 ft above full pool of 594.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 68% of August readings on record
Where Belton Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 38.4-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.32 ft
30-day change
-0.85 ft
1-year change
-0.65 ft
Full pool
594.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (38.4 years)
Belton Lake records and averages
| Current level | 594.09 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 100.0% |
| Storage | 433,752 acre-feet |
| Record high | 629.62 ft (2007-07-17) |
| Record low | 574.64 ft (2023-10-22) |
| Average of all readings | 592.48 ft |
| Data span | 38.4 years (12,441 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Belton Lake full right now?
Belton Lake is at 100.0% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.85 ft.
What is the water level at Belton Lake today?
The most recent reading is 594.09 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 Belton Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 629.62 ft on 2007-07-17. The lowest is 574.64 ft on 2023-10-22. Our record covers about 38.4 years of readings.
Is Belton Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 68% of them — 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 Belton 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. Belton Lake has fallen 0.85 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Belton Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -0.65 ft compared with this date last year (594.09 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 38.4 years, with a record high of 629.62 ft and a record low of 574.64 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.