
Lake levels
Falcon Reservoir, TX
- water level
- 261.42 ft
- Condition
- Very low
- 7-day change
- +0.71 ft
- Capacity
- 21.3%
- Below full
- 39.78 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.71 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Capacity
- 21.3%
- Below full
- 39.78 ft
In brief
Falcon Reservoir stood at 261.42 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 21.3% full and 39.78 feet below its full pool of 301 feet. That is lower than 87% of October readings since 1953.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 261.42 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 21.3% |
| Storage | 465,159 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 1,562,367 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 30,902 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 204.34 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 301.20 ft |
| Record high | 309.28 ft (2010-07-18) |
| Record low | 195.30 ft (1953-08-23) |
| Average of all readings | 280.91 ft |
| Data span | 73 years (26,696 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Falcon Reservoir full right now?
Falcon Reservoir is at 21.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as very low. That is 39.78 ft below full pool of 301.20 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.03 ft.
What is the water level at Falcon Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Falcon Reservoir is 261.42 ft (2026-10-13), 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 for Falcon Reservoir in our records is 309.28 ft on 2010-07-18. The lowest is 195.30 ft on 1953-08-23. Our record covers about 73 years of readings.
Is Falcon Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 13% of them, which we classify as 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 changing 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 0.03 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?
Falcon Reservoir is +6.88 ft compared with this date last year (261.42 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 73 years, with a record high of 309.28 ft and a record low of 195.30 ft.
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Falcon Reservoir stood at 261.42 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 21.3% full and 39.78 feet below its full pool of 301 feet. That is lower than 87% of October readings since 1953.
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falcon-reservoir-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Falcon Reservoir water level, 1953 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/falcon-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Texas Water Development Board. All Texas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.