
Lake levels
Bois d'Arc Lake, TX
- water level
- 531.53 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Below full
- 2.47 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.54 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.04 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.54 ft
- Below full
- 2.47 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.83 ft
In brief
Bois d'Arc Lake stood at 531.53 feet on Oct 12, 2026, 2.47 feet below its full pool of 534 feet. That is higher than 68% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 531.53 ft |
|---|---|
| Conservation capacity | 367,609 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 16,102 acres |
| Full pool (conservation) | 534.00 ft |
| Record high | 536.48 ft (2024-06-06) |
| Record low | 509.37 ft (2022-02-02) |
| Average of all readings | 526.88 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,776 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Bois d'Arc Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Bois d'Arc Lake sits at 531.53 ft, which is above average for this time of year. That is 2.47 ft below full pool of 534.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.54 ft.
What is the water level at Bois d'Arc Lake today?
The most recent reading at Bois d'Arc Lake is 531.53 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Bois d'Arc Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Bois d'Arc Lake in our records is 536.48 ft on 2024-06-06. The lowest is 509.37 ft on 2022-02-02. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Bois d'Arc Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 68% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Bois d'Arc 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. Bois d'Arc Lake has fallen 0.54 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Bois d'Arc Lake changed over the past year?
Bois d'Arc Lake is -0.83 ft compared with this date last year (531.53 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 536.48 ft and a record low of 509.37 ft.
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Bois d'Arc Lake stood at 531.53 feet on Oct 12, 2026, 2.47 feet below its full pool of 534 feet. That is higher than 68% of October readings since 2021.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Bois d'Arc Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/bois-d-arc-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Texas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.