Lake Fork Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
85.9% full
Lake Fork Reservoir is below full at 399.64 ft and falling (-0.21 ft in the last 7 days).
3.36 ft below full pool of 403.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 14% of August readings on record
Where Lake Fork Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 37.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.21 ft
30-day change
-0.99 ft
1-year change
-2.98 ft
Full pool
403.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (37.9 years)
Lake Fork Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 399.64 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 85.9% |
| Storage | 552,289 acre-feet |
| Record high | 405.14 ft (2015-12-28) |
| Record low | 395.26 ft (2011-12-03) |
| Average of all readings | 401.45 ft |
| Data span | 37.9 years (13,646 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Fork Reservoir full right now?
Lake Fork Reservoir is at 85.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.99 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Fork Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 399.64 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 Fork Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 405.14 ft on 2015-12-28. The lowest is 395.26 ft on 2011-12-03. Our record covers about 37.9 years of readings.
Is Lake Fork Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 14% of them — 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 Fork Reservoir 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 Fork Reservoir has fallen 0.99 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 Fork Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -2.98 ft compared with this date last year (399.64 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 37.9 years, with a record high of 405.14 ft and a record low of 395.26 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.