
Lake levels
Lake O' the Pines, TX
- water level
- 227.35 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Capacity
- 91.8%
- Below full
- 2.65 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.52 ft
- Capacity
- 91.8%
- Below full
- 2.65 ft
In brief
Lake O' the Pines stood at 227.35 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 91.8% full and 2.65 feet below its full pool of 230 feet. That is lower than 82% of October readings since 1988.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 227.35 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 91.8% |
| Storage | 221,535 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 268,566 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 17,697 acres |
| Full pool (conservation) | 230.00 ft |
| Record high | 244.72 ft (2001-03-18) |
| Record low | 223.14 ft (2006-11-27) |
| Average of all readings | 229.62 ft |
| Data span | 38 years (13,453 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake O' the Pines full right now?
Lake O' the Pines is at 91.8% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 2.65 ft below full pool of 230.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.52 ft.
What is the water level at Lake O' the Pines today?
The most recent reading at Lake O' the Pines is 227.35 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 O' the Pines has ever been?
The highest level for Lake O' the Pines in our records is 244.72 ft on 2001-03-18. The lowest is 223.14 ft on 2006-11-27. Our record covers about 38 years of readings.
Is Lake O' the Pines low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 18% of them, which we classify as near 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 O' the Pines changing 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 O' the Pines has fallen 0.52 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 O' the Pines changed over the past year?
Lake O' the Pines is -1.27 ft compared with this date last year (227.35 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 38 years, with a record high of 244.72 ft and a record low of 223.14 ft.
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Lake O' the Pines stood at 227.35 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 91.8% full and 2.65 feet below its full pool of 230 feet. That is lower than 82% of October readings since 1988.
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MyWaterLevel, “Lake O' the Pines water level, 1988 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-o-the-pines/, 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.