Caddo Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
88.5% full
Caddo Lake is below full at 168.28 ft and steady (-0.12 ft in the last 7 days).
0.22 ft below full pool of 168.50 ft · change since yesterday -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 21% of August readings on record
Where Caddo Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 14.2-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.12 ft
30-day change
-0.96 ft
1-year change
-0.28 ft
Full pool
168.5 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (14.2 years)
Caddo Lake records and averages
| Current level | 168.28 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 88.5% |
| Storage | 122,096 acre-feet |
| Record high | 180.03 ft (2016-03-15) |
| Record low | 150.91 ft (2012-10-22) |
| Average of all readings | 169.35 ft |
| Data span | 14.2 years (4,653 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Caddo Lake full right now?
Caddo Lake is at 88.5% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.96 ft.
What is the water level at Caddo Lake today?
The most recent reading is 168.28 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 Caddo Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 180.03 ft on 2016-03-15. The lowest is 150.91 ft on 2012-10-22. Our record covers about 14.2 years of readings.
Is Caddo Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 21% 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 Caddo Lake 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. Caddo Lake has fallen 0.96 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Caddo Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -0.28 ft compared with this date last year (168.28 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 14.2 years, with a record high of 180.03 ft and a record low of 150.91 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.