Lake Amon G Carter Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
917.34 ft
Lake Amon G Carter is low for this time of year and falling (-0.24 ft in the last 7 days).
2.66 ft below full pool of 920.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.04 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where Lake Amon G Carter sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.04 ft
7-day change
-0.24 ft
30-day change
-0.88 ft
1-year change
-2.60 ft
Full pool
920.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Lake Amon G Carter records and averages
| Current level | 917.34 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 927.06 ft (2025-05-01) |
| Record low | 917.27 ft (2023-10-23) |
| Average of all readings | 919.32 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,798 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Amon G Carter full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake Amon G Carter sits at 917.34 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.88 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Amon G Carter today?
The most recent reading is 917.34 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Amon G Carter has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 927.06 ft on 2025-05-01. The lowest is 917.27 ft on 2023-10-23. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Lake Amon G Carter low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low for this time of year. 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 Amon G Carter 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 Amon G Carter has fallen 0.88 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 Amon G Carter changed over the past year?
The level is -2.60 ft compared with this date last year (917.34 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 927.06 ft and a record low of 917.27 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.