
Lake levels
Lake Limestone, TX
- water level
- 360.24 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Capacity
- 83.9%
- Below full
- 2.76 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.18 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.74 ft
- Capacity
- 83.9%
- Below full
- 2.76 ft
In brief
Lake Limestone stood at 360.24 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 83.9% full and 2.76 feet below its full pool of 363 feet. That is lower than 66% of October readings since 1995.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 360.24 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 83.9% |
| Storage | 170,968 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 203,780 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 12,016 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 322.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 363.00 ft |
| Record high | 364.32 ft (2016-06-05) |
| Record low | 352.74 ft (2011-12-03) |
| Average of all readings | 361.45 ft |
| Data span | 31 years (11,295 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Limestone full right now?
Lake Limestone is at 83.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.76 ft below full pool of 363.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.74 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Limestone today?
The most recent reading at Lake Limestone is 360.24 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 Limestone has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Limestone in our records is 364.32 ft on 2016-06-05. The lowest is 352.74 ft on 2011-12-03. Our record covers about 31 years of readings.
Is Lake Limestone low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 34% 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 Limestone 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 Limestone has fallen 0.74 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 Limestone changed over the past year?
Lake Limestone is -1.16 ft compared with this date last year (360.24 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 31 years, with a record high of 364.32 ft and a record low of 352.74 ft.
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Lake Limestone stood at 360.24 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 83.9% full and 2.76 feet below its full pool of 363 feet. That is lower than 66% of October readings since 1995.
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lake-limestone-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Limestone water level, 1995 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-limestone/, 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.