
Lake levels
Lake Bonham, TX
- water level
- 562.48 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Capacity
- 77.3%
- Below full
- 2.52 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.41 ft
- Capacity
- 77.3%
- Below full
- 2.52 ft
In brief
Lake Bonham stood at 562.48 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 77.3% full and 2.52 feet below its full pool of 565 feet. That is lower than 68% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 562.48 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 77.3% |
| Storage | 8,533 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 11,027 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 994 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 538.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 565.00 ft |
| Record high | 571.00 ft (2018-09-23) |
| Record low | 560.33 ft (2011-11-20) |
| Average of all readings | 563.88 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (9,979 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Bonham full right now?
Lake Bonham is at 77.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.52 ft below full pool of 565.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.41 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Bonham today?
The most recent reading at Lake Bonham is 562.48 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 Bonham has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Bonham in our records is 571.00 ft on 2018-09-23. The lowest is 560.33 ft on 2011-11-20. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Lake Bonham low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 32% 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 Bonham 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. Lake Bonham has fallen 0.41 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 Bonham changed over the past year?
Lake Bonham is -0.12 ft compared with this date last year (562.48 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 571.00 ft and a record low of 560.33 ft.
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Lake Bonham stood at 562.48 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 77.3% full and 2.52 feet below its full pool of 565 feet. That is lower than 68% of October readings since 1999.
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lake-bonham-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Bonham water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-bonham/, 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.