
Lake levels
Lake Arlington, TX
- water level
- 546.56 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- Capacity
- 83.9%
- Below full
- 3.44 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.06 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- 30-day change
- +2.48 ft
- Capacity
- 83.9%
- Below full
- 3.44 ft
In brief
Lake Arlington stood at 546.56 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 83.9% full and 3.44 feet below its full pool of 550 feet. That is higher than 76% of October readings since 1988.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 546.56 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 83.9% |
| Storage | 33,711 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 40,157 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 1,821 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 505.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 550.00 ft |
| Record high | 562.00 ft (1989-05-18) |
| Record low | 538.00 ft (1988-08-30) |
| Average of all readings | 547.05 ft |
| Data span | 38 years (12,814 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Arlington full right now?
Lake Arlington is at 83.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 3.44 ft below full pool of 550.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 2.48 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Arlington today?
The most recent reading at Lake Arlington is 546.56 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 Lake Arlington has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Arlington in our records is 562.00 ft on 1989-05-18. The lowest is 538.00 ft on 1988-08-30. Our record covers about 38 years of readings.
Is Lake Arlington low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 76% 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 Lake Arlington 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 Arlington has risen 2.48 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 Arlington changed over the past year?
Lake Arlington is -0.32 ft compared with this date last year (546.56 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 38 years, with a record high of 562.00 ft and a record low of 538.00 ft.
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Lake Arlington stood at 546.56 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 83.9% full and 3.44 feet below its full pool of 550 feet. That is higher than 76% of October readings since 1988.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Arlington water level, 1988 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-arlington/, 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.