Lake Palestine Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
93.2% full
Lake Palestine is near full at 343.90 ft and falling (-0.22 ft in the last 7 days).
1.10 ft below full pool of 345.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 27% of August readings on record
Where Lake Palestine sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 27.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.22 ft
30-day change
-0.79 ft
1-year change
-0.84 ft
Full pool
345.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (27.3 years)
Lake Palestine records and averages
| Current level | 343.90 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 93.2% |
| Storage | 342,430 acre-feet |
| Record high | 349.67 ft (2016-03-11) |
| Record low | 338.49 ft (2011-11-19) |
| Average of all readings | 344.45 ft |
| Data span | 27.3 years (9,930 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Palestine full right now?
Lake Palestine is at 93.2% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.79 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Palestine today?
The most recent reading is 343.90 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 Palestine has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 349.67 ft on 2016-03-11. The lowest is 338.49 ft on 2011-11-19. Our record covers about 27.3 years of readings.
Is Lake Palestine low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 27% of them — 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 Palestine 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 Palestine has fallen 0.79 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 Palestine changed over the past year?
The level is -0.84 ft compared with this date last year (343.90 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27.3 years, with a record high of 349.67 ft and a record low of 338.49 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.