Lake levels
Houston County Lake, TX
- water level
- 259.27 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Capacity
- 94.6%
- Below full
- 0.73 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Capacity
- 94.6%
- Below full
- 0.73 ft
In brief
Houston County Lake stood at 259.27 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 94.6% full and 0.73 feet below its full pool of 260 feet. That is lower than 60% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 259.27 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 94.6% |
| Storage | 16,733 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 17,113 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 1,279 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 234.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 260.00 ft |
| Record high | 264.55 ft (2001-06-09) |
| Record low | 255.80 ft (2011-11-19) |
| Average of all readings | 259.83 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (9,983 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston County Lake full right now?
Houston County Lake is at 94.6% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 0.73 ft below full pool of 260.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.03 ft.
What is the water level at Houston County Lake today?
The most recent reading at Houston County Lake is 259.27 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 Houston County Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Houston County Lake in our records is 264.55 ft on 2001-06-09. The lowest is 255.80 ft on 2011-11-19. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Houston County Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 40% of them, which we classify as near 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 Houston County 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. Houston County Lake has fallen 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 Houston County Lake changed over the past year?
Houston County Lake is -0.52 ft compared with this date last year (259.27 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 264.55 ft and a record low of 255.80 ft.
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Houston County Lake stood at 259.27 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 94.6% full and 0.73 feet below its full pool of 260 feet. That is lower than 60% of October readings since 1999.
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houston-county-lake-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Houston County Lake water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/houston-county-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.