Cedar Creek Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
79.0% full
Cedar Creek Reservoir is below full at 317.56 ft and falling (-0.29 ft in the last 7 days).
4.44 ft below full pool of 322.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 11% of August readings on record
Where Cedar Creek Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 29.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.29 ft
30-day change
-1.10 ft
1-year change
-3.78 ft
Full pool
322.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (29.9 years)
Cedar Creek Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 317.56 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 79.0% |
| Storage | 509,163 acre-feet |
| Record high | 323.29 ft (2001-12-17) |
| Record low | 314.19 ft (2011-12-03) |
| Average of all readings | 320.38 ft |
| Data span | 29.9 years (10,870 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Creek Reservoir full right now?
Cedar Creek Reservoir is at 79.0% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.10 ft.
What is the water level at Cedar Creek Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 317.56 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 Cedar Creek Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 323.29 ft on 2001-12-17. The lowest is 314.19 ft on 2011-12-03. Our record covers about 29.9 years of readings.
Is Cedar Creek Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 11% 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 Cedar Creek Reservoir 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. Cedar Creek Reservoir has fallen 1.10 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Cedar Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -3.78 ft compared with this date last year (317.56 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 29.9 years, with a record high of 323.29 ft and a record low of 314.19 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.