
Lake levels
Lake Conroe, TX
- water level
- 199.72 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Capacity
- 94.0%
- Below full
- 1.28 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.17 ft
- Capacity
- 94.0%
- Below full
- 1.28 ft
In brief
Lake Conroe stood at 199.72 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 94.0% full and 1.28 feet below its full pool of 201 feet. That is higher than 50% of October readings since 1996.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 199.72 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 94.0% |
| Storage | 392,583 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 417,577 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 19,570 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 145.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 201.00 ft |
| 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 | 30 years (10,925 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Conroe full right now?
Lake Conroe is at 94.0% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 1.28 ft below full pool of 201.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.17 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Conroe today?
The most recent reading at Lake Conroe is 199.72 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 Conroe has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Conroe 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 30 years of readings.
Is Lake Conroe low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 50% of them, which we classify as 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 0.17 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?
Lake Conroe is -0.47 ft compared with this date last year (199.72 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 30 years, with a record high of 205.91 ft and a record low of 192.72 ft.
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Lake Conroe stood at 199.72 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 94.0% full and 1.28 feet below its full pool of 201 feet. That is higher than 50% of October readings since 1996.
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lake-conroe-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Conroe water level, 1996 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-conroe/, 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.