Lake Worth Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
71.2% full
Lake Worth is below full at 591.87 ft and steady (+0.01 ft in the last 7 days).
2.13 ft below full pool of 594.00 ft · change since yesterday +0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 33% of August readings on record
Where Lake Worth sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 35.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.01 ft
7-day change
+0.01 ft
30-day change
-0.46 ft
1-year change
-1.18 ft
Full pool
594.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (35.9 years)
Lake Worth records and averages
| Current level | 591.87 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 71.2% |
| Storage | 26,466 acre-feet |
| Record high | 597.85 ft (1991-12-21) |
| Record low | 590.25 ft (2015-02-14) |
| Average of all readings | 592.58 ft |
| Data span | 35.9 years (9,924 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Worth full right now?
Lake Worth is at 71.2% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.46 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Worth today?
The most recent reading is 591.87 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 Worth has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 597.85 ft on 1991-12-21. The lowest is 590.25 ft on 2015-02-14. Our record covers about 35.9 years of readings.
Is Lake Worth low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 33% of them — 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 Worth 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 Worth has fallen 0.46 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 Worth changed over the past year?
The level is -1.18 ft compared with this date last year (591.87 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 35.9 years, with a record high of 597.85 ft and a record low of 590.25 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.