Choke Canyon Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
192.52 ft
Choke Canyon Reservoir is below average for this time of year and falling (-0.24 ft in the last 7 days).
27.98 ft below full pool of 220.50 ft · change since yesterday -0.04 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 39% of August readings on record
Where Choke Canyon Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.04 ft
7-day change
-0.24 ft
30-day change
+13.10 ft
1-year change
+8.51 ft
Full pool
220.5 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Choke Canyon Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 192.52 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 204.5 ft (2021-08-16) |
| Record low | 178.24 ft (2026-05-18) |
| Average of all readings | 192.06 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,730 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Choke Canyon Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Choke Canyon Reservoir sits at 192.52 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 13.10 ft.
What is the water level at Choke Canyon Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 192.52 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Choke Canyon Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 204.5 ft on 2021-08-16. The lowest is 178.24 ft on 2026-05-18. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Choke Canyon Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 39% of them — below 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 Choke Canyon 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. Choke Canyon Reservoir has risen 13.10 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Choke Canyon Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is +8.51 ft compared with this date last year (192.52 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 204.5 ft and a record low of 178.24 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.