Falcon Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
24.9% full
Falcon Reservoir is very low at 263.81 ft and falling (-0.60 ft in the last 7 days).
37.39 ft below full pool of 301.20 ft · change since yesterday -0.06 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 28% of August readings on record
Where Falcon Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 73.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.06 ft
7-day change
-0.60 ft
30-day change
+1.38 ft
1-year change
+9.14 ft
Full pool
301.2 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (73.0 years)
Falcon Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 263.81 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 24.9% |
| Storage | 536,067 acre-feet |
| Record high | 309.28 ft (2010-07-18) |
| Record low | 195.3 ft (1953-08-23) |
| Average of all readings | 280.95 ft |
| Data span | 73.0 years (26,637 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Falcon Reservoir full right now?
Falcon Reservoir is at 24.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as very low.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.38 ft.
What is the water level at Falcon Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 263.81 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 Falcon Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 309.28 ft on 2010-07-18. The lowest is 195.3 ft on 1953-08-23. Our record covers about 73.0 years of readings.
Is Falcon Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 28% of them — very low. 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 Falcon 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. Falcon Reservoir has risen 1.38 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Falcon Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is +9.14 ft compared with this date last year (263.81 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 73.0 years, with a record high of 309.28 ft and a record low of 195.3 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.