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'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
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Lake Mineral Wells records and averages
| Current level | 862.10 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 864.03 ft (2024-05-02) |
| Record low | 858.16 ft (2023-10-22) |
| Average of all readings | 861.77 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 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.
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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.