Lake Abilene Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
11.3% full
Lake Abilene is very low at 1993.48 ft and falling (-0.32 ft in the last 7 days).
18.82 ft below full pool of 2012.30 ft · change since yesterday -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 21% of August readings on record
Where Lake Abilene sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 27.4-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.32 ft
30-day change
+1.67 ft
1-year change
+4.56 ft
Full pool
2012.3 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (27.4 years)
Lake Abilene records and averages
| Current level | 1993.48 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 11.3% |
| Storage | 894 acre-feet |
| Record high | 2015.77 ft (2007-08-18) |
| Record low | 1988.21 ft (2015-07-21) |
| Average of all readings | 2002.24 ft |
| Data span | 27.4 years (9,513 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Abilene full right now?
Lake Abilene is at 11.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as very low.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.67 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Abilene today?
The most recent reading is 1993.48 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 Lake Abilene has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 2015.77 ft on 2007-08-18. The lowest is 1988.21 ft on 2015-07-21. Our record covers about 27.4 years of readings.
Is Lake Abilene low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 21% 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 Lake Abilene 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. Lake Abilene has risen 1.67 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Lake Abilene changed over the past year?
The level is +4.56 ft compared with this date last year (1993.48 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27.4 years, with a record high of 2015.77 ft and a record low of 1988.21 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.