
Lake levels
Lake Nacogdoches, TX
- water level
- 276.01 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Capacity
- 84.5%
- Below full
- 2.99 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
- -0.57 ft
- Capacity
- 84.5%
- Below full
- 2.99 ft
In brief
Lake Nacogdoches stood at 276.01 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 84.5% full and 2.99 feet below its full pool of 279 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 1996.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 276.01 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 84.5% |
| Storage | 33,391 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 39,522 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 2,027 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 235.90 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 279.00 ft |
| Record high | 286.65 ft (1999-01-31) |
| Record low | 266.65 ft (2011-11-19) |
| Average of all readings | 277.60 ft |
| Data span | 30 years (10,948 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Nacogdoches full right now?
Lake Nacogdoches is at 84.5% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.99 ft below full pool of 279.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.57 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Nacogdoches today?
The most recent reading at Lake Nacogdoches is 276.01 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 Nacogdoches has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Nacogdoches in our records is 286.65 ft on 1999-01-31. The lowest is 266.65 ft on 2011-11-19. Our record covers about 30 years of readings.
Is Lake Nacogdoches low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 25% 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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches has fallen 0.57 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 Nacogdoches changed over the past year?
Lake Nacogdoches is -1.60 ft compared with this date last year (276.01 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 30 years, with a record high of 286.65 ft and a record low of 266.65 ft.
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Lake Nacogdoches stood at 276.01 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 84.5% full and 2.99 feet below its full pool of 279 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 1996.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Nacogdoches water level, 1996 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-nacogdoches/, 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.