Lake Kemp Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
76.5% full
Lake Kemp is below full at 1140.25 ft and falling (-0.93 ft in the last 7 days).
3.75 ft below full pool of 1144.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.11 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 57% of August readings on record
Where Lake Kemp sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 32.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.11 ft
7-day change
-0.93 ft
30-day change
-1.71 ft
1-year change
-5.93 ft
Full pool
1144.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (32.9 years)
Lake Kemp records and averages
| Current level | 1140.25 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 76.5% |
| Storage | 187,873 acre-feet |
| Record high | 1149.61 ft (2025-05-09) |
| Record low | 36.91 ft (1994-10-07) |
| Average of all readings | 1071.6 ft |
| Data span | 32.9 years (11,984 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Kemp full right now?
Lake Kemp is at 76.5% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.71 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Kemp today?
The most recent reading is 1140.25 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 Kemp has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1149.61 ft on 2025-05-09. The lowest is 36.91 ft on 1994-10-07. Our record covers about 32.9 years of readings.
Is Lake Kemp low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 57% 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 Kemp 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 Kemp has fallen 1.71 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 Kemp changed over the past year?
The level is -5.93 ft compared with this date last year (1140.25 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 32.9 years, with a record high of 1149.61 ft and a record low of 36.91 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.