
Lake levels
Belton Lake, TX
- water level
- 593.15 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.16 ft
- Capacity
- 97.6%
- Below full
- 0.85 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.16 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.34 ft
- Capacity
- 97.6%
- Below full
- 0.85 ft
In brief
Belton Lake stood at 593.15 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 97.6% full and 0.85 feet below its full pool of 594 feet. That is higher than 58% of October readings since 1988.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 593.15 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 97.6% |
| Storage | 422,148 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 432,631 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 12,468 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 483.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 594.00 ft |
| 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 years (12,500 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Belton Lake full right now?
Belton Lake is at 97.6% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 0.85 ft below full pool of 594.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.34 ft.
What is the water level at Belton Lake today?
The most recent reading at Belton Lake is 593.15 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 Belton Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Belton Lake 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 years of readings.
Is Belton Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 58% 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 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 risen 0.34 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?
Belton Lake is -0.48 ft compared with this date last year (593.15 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 38 years, with a record high of 629.62 ft and a record low of 574.64 ft.
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Belton Lake stood at 593.15 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 97.6% full and 0.85 feet below its full pool of 594 feet. That is higher than 58% of October readings since 1988.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Belton Lake water level, 1988 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/belton-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.