E. V. Spence Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
1843.62 ft
E. V. Spence Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-0.33 ft in the last 7 days).
54.38 ft below full pool of 1898.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.05 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where E. V. Spence Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.05 ft
7-day change
-0.33 ft
30-day change
-0.19 ft
1-year change
-5.73 ft
Full pool
1898.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
E. V. Spence Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 1843.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1862.45 ft (2021-08-18) |
| Record low | 1843.62 ft (2026-08-14) |
| Average of all readings | 1852.07 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,818 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is E. V. Spence Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, E. V. Spence Reservoir sits at 1843.62 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.19 ft.
What is the water level at E. V. Spence Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 1843.62 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 E. V. Spence Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1862.45 ft on 2021-08-18. The lowest is 1843.62 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is E. V. Spence Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low 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 E. V. Spence 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. E. V. Spence Reservoir has fallen 0.19 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has E. V. Spence Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -5.73 ft compared with this date last year (1843.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 1862.45 ft and a record low of 1843.62 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.