
Lake levels
Lake Granbury, TX
- water level
- 690.49 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Capacity
- 87.1%
- Below full
- 2.21 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Capacity
- 87.1%
- Below full
- 2.21 ft
In brief
Lake Granbury stood at 690.49 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 87.1% full and 2.21 feet below its full pool of 693 feet. That is lower than 78% of October readings since 1987.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 690.49 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 87.1% |
| Storage | 116,688 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 132,949 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 7,614 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 640.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 692.70 ft |
| Record high | 692.96 ft (1989-05-17) |
| Record low | 681.50 ft (2014-06-21) |
| Average of all readings | 691.63 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,163 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Granbury full right now?
Lake Granbury is at 87.1% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.21 ft below full pool of 692.70 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.02 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Granbury today?
The most recent reading at Lake Granbury is 690.49 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 Granbury has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Granbury in our records is 692.96 ft on 1989-05-17. The lowest is 681.50 ft on 2014-06-21. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is Lake Granbury low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 22% of them, which we classify as 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 Granbury 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 Granbury has risen 0.02 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 Granbury changed over the past year?
Lake Granbury is -1.22 ft compared with this date last year (690.49 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 692.96 ft and a record low of 681.50 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Granbury stood at 690.49 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 87.1% full and 2.21 feet below its full pool of 693 feet. That is lower than 78% of October readings since 1987.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Granbury water level, 1987 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-granbury/, 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.