
Lake levels
Halbert Lake, TX
- water level
- 365.45 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Capacity
- 76.8%
- Below full
- 2.55 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.40 ft
- Capacity
- 76.8%
- Below full
- 2.55 ft
In brief
Halbert Lake stood at 365.45 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 76.8% full and 2.55 feet below its full pool of 368 feet. That is higher than 57% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 365.45 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 76.8% |
| Storage | 4,635 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 6,033 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 523 acres |
| Full pool (conservation) | 368.00 ft |
| Record high | 370.69 ft (2015-10-24) |
| Record low | 357.76 ft (2006-10-31) |
| Average of all readings | 365.40 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (8,864 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Halbert Lake full right now?
Halbert Lake is at 76.8% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.55 ft below full pool of 368.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.40 ft.
What is the water level at Halbert Lake today?
The most recent reading at Halbert Lake is 365.45 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 Halbert Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Halbert Lake in our records is 370.69 ft on 2015-10-24. The lowest is 357.76 ft on 2006-10-31. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Halbert Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 57% of them, which we classify as below full. 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 Halbert Lake 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. Halbert Lake has risen 0.40 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Halbert Lake changed over the past year?
Halbert Lake is -0.77 ft compared with this date last year (365.45 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 370.69 ft and a record low of 357.76 ft.
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Quote this reading
Halbert Lake stood at 365.45 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 76.8% full and 2.55 feet below its full pool of 368 feet. That is higher than 57% of October readings since 1999.
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halbert-lake-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Halbert Lake water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/halbert-lake/, 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.