Lake Mineral Wells Water Level

Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board

862.10 ft

Lake Mineral Wells is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.26 ft in the last 7 days).

0.90 ft below full pool of 863.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.07 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 53% of August readings on record

Where Lake Mineral Wells sits historically

TODAY 862.1 ftRECORD LOW858.16 ft2023-10-22RECORD HIGH864.03 ft2024-05-02

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.07 ft

7-day change

-0.26 ft

30-day change

-0.72 ft

1-year change

-0.35 ft

Full pool

863.0 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-15862.0–862.9 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14861.0–863.9 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.0 years)

2021-08-16857.5–864.3 ft2026-08-11

Lake Mineral Wells records and averages

Current level862.10 ft
Record high864.03 ft (2024-05-02)
Record low858.16 ft (2023-10-22)
Average of all readings861.77 ft
Data span5.0 years (1,819 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Mineral Wells full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Lake Mineral Wells sits at 862.10 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.72 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Mineral Wells today?

The most recent reading is 862.10 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Mineral Wells has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 864.03 ft on 2024-05-02. The lowest is 858.16 ft on 2023-10-22. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.

Is Lake Mineral Wells low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 53% of them — about average for this time of year. 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 Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells has fallen 0.72 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 Mineral Wells changed over the past year?

The level is -0.35 ft compared with this date last year (862.10 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 864.03 ft and a record low of 858.16 ft.

Nearby lakes in Texas

Lake Palo Pinto water level
865.42 ft · falling
Lake Weatherford water level
59.5% full · falling
Lake Granbury water level
90.9% full · steady
Lost Ck Reservoir water level
1006.7 ft · falling
Bridgeport Reservoir water level
81.7% full · falling
Comanche Ck Reservoir water level
775.16 ft · steady

Source: the Texas Water Development Board. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Texas lake levels.