Inks Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
94.6% full
Inks Lake is near full at 887.06 ft and steady (-0.15 ft in the last 7 days).
0.94 ft below full pool of 888.00 ft · change since yesterday +0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 7% of August readings on record
Where Inks Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 60.6-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.15 ft
30-day change
-0.06 ft
1-year change
-0.11 ft
Full pool
888.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (60.6 years)
Inks Lake records and averages
| Current level | 887.06 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 94.6% |
| Storage | 13,265 acre-feet |
| Record high | 896.12 ft (1991-12-21) |
| Record low | 764.76 ft (2023-08-14) |
| Average of all readings | 887.23 ft |
| Data span | 60.6 years (18,573 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Inks Lake full right now?
Inks Lake is at 94.6% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.06 ft.
What is the water level at Inks Lake today?
The most recent reading is 887.06 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 Inks Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 896.12 ft on 1991-12-21. The lowest is 764.76 ft on 2023-08-14. Our record covers about 60.6 years of readings.
Is Inks Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 7% of them — 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 Inks 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. Inks Lake has fallen 0.06 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Inks Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -0.11 ft compared with this date last year (887.06 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 60.6 years, with a record high of 896.12 ft and a record low of 764.76 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.