Benbrook Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
87.9% full
Benbrook Lake is below full at 691.05 ft and falling (-0.86 ft in the last 7 days).
2.95 ft below full pool of 694.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.11 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 51% of August readings on record
Where Benbrook Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 37.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.11 ft
7-day change
-0.86 ft
30-day change
-1.56 ft
1-year change
-1.35 ft
Full pool
694.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (37.9 years)
Benbrook Lake records and averages
| Current level | 691.05 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 87.9% |
| Storage | 75,270 acre-feet |
| Record high | 716.61 ft (1989-06-15) |
| Record low | 676.16 ft (2011-10-08) |
| Average of all readings | 691.71 ft |
| Data span | 37.9 years (13,057 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Benbrook Lake full right now?
Benbrook Lake is at 87.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.56 ft.
What is the water level at Benbrook Lake today?
The most recent reading is 691.05 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 Benbrook Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 716.61 ft on 1989-06-15. The lowest is 676.16 ft on 2011-10-08. Our record covers about 37.9 years of readings.
Is Benbrook Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 51% of them — below 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 Benbrook 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. Benbrook Lake has fallen 1.56 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Benbrook Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -1.35 ft compared with this date last year (691.05 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 37.9 years, with a record high of 716.61 ft and a record low of 676.16 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.