
Lake levels
Lake Jacksonville, TX
- water level
- 421.13 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Capacity
- 96.1%
- Below full
- 0.87 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.03 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.29 ft
- Capacity
- 96.1%
- Below full
- 0.87 ft
In brief
Lake Jacksonville stood at 421.13 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 96.1% full and 0.87 feet below its full pool of 422 feet. That is higher than 55% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 421.13 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 96.1% |
| Storage | 24,734 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 25,670 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 1,140 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 372.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 422.00 ft |
| Record high | 424.36 ft (2007-07-06) |
| Record low | 416.36 ft (2011-11-18) |
| Average of all readings | 421.48 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (9,943 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Jacksonville full right now?
Lake Jacksonville is at 96.1% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 0.87 ft below full pool of 422.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.29 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Jacksonville today?
The most recent reading at Lake Jacksonville is 421.13 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 Jacksonville has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Jacksonville in our records is 424.36 ft on 2007-07-06. The lowest is 416.36 ft on 2011-11-18. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Lake Jacksonville low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 55% 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville has fallen 0.29 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 Jacksonville changed over the past year?
Lake Jacksonville is -0.80 ft compared with this date last year (421.13 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 424.36 ft and a record low of 416.36 ft.
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Lake Jacksonville stood at 421.13 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 96.1% full and 0.87 feet below its full pool of 422 feet. That is higher than 55% of October readings since 1999.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Jacksonville water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-jacksonville/, 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.