Lake Conroe Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
97.2% full
Lake Conroe is near full at 200.40 ft and steady (-0.15 ft in the last 7 days).
0.60 ft below full pool of 201.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 65% of August readings on record
Where Lake Conroe sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 29.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.15 ft
30-day change
-0.91 ft
1-year change
-0.16 ft
Full pool
201.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (29.9 years)
Lake Conroe records and averages
| Current level | 200.40 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 97.2% |
| Storage | 405,765 acre-feet |
| Record high | 205.91 ft (2017-08-28) |
| Record low | 192.72 ft (2011-12-03) |
| Average of all readings | 200.09 ft |
| Data span | 29.9 years (10,866 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Conroe full right now?
Lake Conroe is at 97.2% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.91 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Conroe today?
The most recent reading is 200.40 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 Conroe has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 205.91 ft on 2017-08-28. The lowest is 192.72 ft on 2011-12-03. Our record covers about 29.9 years of readings.
Is Lake Conroe low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 65% 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 Conroe 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 Conroe has fallen 0.91 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 Conroe changed over the past year?
The level is -0.16 ft compared with this date last year (200.40 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 29.9 years, with a record high of 205.91 ft and a record low of 192.72 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.