
Lake levels
Lake LBJ, TX
- water level
- 824.71 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Capacity
- 98.3%
- Below full
- 0.29 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.06 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Capacity
- 98.3%
- Below full
- 0.29 ft
In brief
Lake LBJ stood at 824.71 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 98.3% full and 0.29 feet below its full pool of 825 feet. That is lower than 58% of October readings since 1951.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 824.71 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 98.3% |
| Storage | 129,757 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 112,778 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 6,410 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 793.40 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 825.00 ft |
| Record high | 828.00 ft (1952-09-11) |
| Record low | 793.80 ft (1970-11-16) |
| Average of all readings | 824.26 ft |
| Data span | 75 years (27,431 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake LBJ full right now?
Lake LBJ is at 98.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 0.29 ft below full pool of 825.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.06 ft.
What is the water level at Lake LBJ today?
The most recent reading at Lake LBJ is 824.71 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 LBJ has ever been?
The highest level for Lake LBJ in our records is 828.00 ft on 1952-09-11. The lowest is 793.80 ft on 1970-11-16. Our record covers about 75 years of readings.
Is Lake LBJ low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 42% 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 LBJ 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 LBJ has fallen 0.06 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 LBJ changed over the past year?
Lake LBJ is +0.01 ft compared with this date last year (824.71 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 75 years, with a record high of 828.00 ft and a record low of 793.80 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake LBJ stood at 824.71 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 98.3% full and 0.29 feet below its full pool of 825 feet. That is lower than 58% of October readings since 1951.
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lake-lbj-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake LBJ water level, 1951 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-lbj/, 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.