Lake Travis Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
98.3% full
Lake Travis is near full at 680.02 ft and falling (-0.61 ft in the last 7 days).
0.98 ft below full pool of 681.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 93% of August readings on record
Where Lake Travis sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 85.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.07 ft
7-day change
-0.61 ft
30-day change
+7.68 ft
1-year change
+5.41 ft
Full pool
681.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (85.9 years)
Lake Travis records and averages
| Current level | 680.02 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 98.3% |
| Storage | 1,096,528 acre-feet |
| Record high | 710.31 ft (1991-12-26) |
| Record low | 548.2 ft (1940-10-31) |
| Average of all readings | 666.07 ft |
| Data span | 85.9 years (30,628 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Travis full right now?
Lake Travis is at 98.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 7.68 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Travis today?
The most recent reading is 680.02 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 Travis has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 710.31 ft on 1991-12-26. The lowest is 548.2 ft on 1940-10-31. Our record covers about 85.9 years of readings.
Is Lake Travis low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 93% 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 Travis 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 Travis has risen 7.68 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 Travis changed over the past year?
The level is +5.41 ft compared with this date last year (680.02 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 85.9 years, with a record high of 710.31 ft and a record low of 548.2 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.