Lake Cherokee Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
92.0% full
Lake Cherokee is near full at 278.99 ft and falling (-0.23 ft in the last 7 days).
1.01 ft below full pool of 280.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 30% of August readings on record
Where Lake Cherokee sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 9.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.23 ft
30-day change
-1.01 ft
1-year change
-0.73 ft
Full pool
280.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (9.5 years)
Lake Cherokee records and averages
| Current level | 278.99 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 92.0% |
| Storage | 41,258 acre-feet |
| Record high | 282.89 ft (2024-04-10) |
| Record low | 277.16 ft (2023-10-25) |
| Average of all readings | 279.8 ft |
| Data span | 9.5 years (3,468 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Cherokee full right now?
Lake Cherokee is at 92.0% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.01 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Cherokee today?
The most recent reading is 278.99 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 Cherokee has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 282.89 ft on 2024-04-10. The lowest is 277.16 ft on 2023-10-25. Our record covers about 9.5 years of readings.
Is Lake Cherokee low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 30% 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 Lake Cherokee 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 Cherokee has fallen 1.01 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 Cherokee changed over the past year?
The level is -0.73 ft compared with this date last year (278.99 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 9.5 years, with a record high of 282.89 ft and a record low of 277.16 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.