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Diversion Lake, TX

water level
1050.28 ft
Condition
About average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.41 ft
30-day change
+0.87 ft
1-year change
-0.27 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
-0.05 ft
7-day change
-0.41 ft
30-day change
+0.87 ft
1-year change
-0.27 ft
Record high
1054.21 ft

In brief

Diversion Lake stood at 1,050.28 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 52% of October readings since 2008.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

1049.11049.81050.41051.01051.6SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 1051.36LOW 1049.411050.28 ft

Records and averages

Current level1050.28 ft
Record high1054.21 ft (2015-05-20)
Record low1046.82 ft (2014-06-02)
Average of all readings1050.29 ft
Data span18 years (6,598 readings)

Level schematic

1,046.521,048.521,050.511,052.511,054.51PUBLISHED HIGH 1,054.21 ft1,050.28 ftPUBLISHED LOW 1,046.82 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Diversion Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Diversion Lake sits at 1050.28 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.87 ft.

What is the water level at Diversion Lake today?

The most recent reading at Diversion Lake is 1050.28 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 Diversion Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Diversion Lake in our records is 1054.21 ft on 2015-05-20. The lowest is 1046.82 ft on 2014-06-02. Our record covers about 18 years of readings.

Is Diversion Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 52% of them, which we classify as about 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 Diversion 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. Diversion Lake has risen 0.87 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Diversion Lake changed over the past year?

Diversion Lake is -0.27 ft compared with this date last year (1050.28 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 18 years, with a record high of 1054.21 ft and a record low of 1046.82 ft.

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Diversion Lake stood at 1,050.28 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 52% of October readings since 2008.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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diversion-lake-tx-water-level-history.csv

6,598 readings, Aug 16, 2008 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 129 KB.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Texas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.