Lake Meredith Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
42.0% full
Lake Meredith is very low at 2889.83 ft and falling (-0.28 ft in the last 7 days).
46.67 ft below full pool of 2936.50 ft · change since yesterday -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 70% of August readings on record
Where Lake Meredith sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 31.1-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.28 ft
30-day change
-0.99 ft
1-year change
-3.38 ft
Full pool
2936.5 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (31.1 years)
Lake Meredith records and averages
| Current level | 2889.83 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 42.0% |
| Storage | 248,429 acre-feet |
| Record high | 2908.82 ft (1999-08-19) |
| Record low | 2839.14 ft (2013-08-07) |
| Average of all readings | 2879.2 ft |
| Data span | 31.1 years (11,319 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Meredith full right now?
Lake Meredith is at 42.0% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as very low.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.99 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Meredith today?
The most recent reading is 2889.83 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 Meredith has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 2908.82 ft on 1999-08-19. The lowest is 2839.14 ft on 2013-08-07. Our record covers about 31.1 years of readings.
Is Lake Meredith low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 70% of them — very low. 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 Meredith 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 Meredith has fallen 0.99 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 Meredith changed over the past year?
The level is -3.38 ft compared with this date last year (2889.83 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 31.1 years, with a record high of 2908.82 ft and a record low of 2839.14 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.