Lake Georgetown Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
94.7% full
Lake Georgetown is near full at 789.44 ft and falling (-0.98 ft in the last 7 days).
1.56 ft below full pool of 791.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.11 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 77% of August readings on record
Where Lake Georgetown sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 30.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.11 ft
7-day change
-0.98 ft
30-day change
-4.11 ft
1-year change
-1.02 ft
Full pool
791.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (30.9 years)
Lake Georgetown records and averages
| Current level | 789.44 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 94.7% |
| Storage | 36,065 acre-feet |
| Record high | 825.93 ft (2007-07-10) |
| Record low | 765.56 ft (2011-10-21) |
| Average of all readings | 783.99 ft |
| Data span | 30.9 years (11,268 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Georgetown full right now?
Lake Georgetown is at 94.7% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.11 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Georgetown today?
The most recent reading is 789.44 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 Georgetown has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 825.93 ft on 2007-07-10. The lowest is 765.56 ft on 2011-10-21. Our record covers about 30.9 years of readings.
Is Lake Georgetown low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 77% 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown has fallen 4.11 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 Georgetown changed over the past year?
The level is -1.02 ft compared with this date last year (789.44 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 30.9 years, with a record high of 825.93 ft and a record low of 765.56 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.