
Lake levels
Lavon Lake, TX
- water level
- 487.95 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Capacity
- 80.4%
- Below full
- 4.05 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.47 ft
- Capacity
- 80.4%
- Below full
- 4.05 ft
In brief
Lavon Lake stood at 487.95 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 80.4% full and 4.05 feet below its full pool of 492 feet. That is higher than 53% of October readings since 1988.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 487.95 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 80.4% |
| Storage | 332,411 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 409,757 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 19,857 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 453.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 492.00 ft |
| Record high | 504.57 ft (1990-05-04) |
| Record low | 474.87 ft (2006-11-05) |
| Average of all readings | 489.64 ft |
| Data span | 38 years (13,595 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lavon Lake full right now?
Lavon Lake is at 80.4% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 4.05 ft below full pool of 492.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.47 ft.
What is the water level at Lavon Lake today?
The most recent reading at Lavon Lake is 487.95 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 Lavon Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Lavon Lake in our records is 504.57 ft on 1990-05-04. The lowest is 474.87 ft on 2006-11-05. Our record covers about 38 years of readings.
Is Lavon Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 53% 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 Lavon Lake 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. Lavon Lake has fallen 0.47 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Lavon Lake changed over the past year?
Lavon Lake is -1.40 ft compared with this date last year (487.95 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 38 years, with a record high of 504.57 ft and a record low of 474.87 ft.
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Lavon Lake stood at 487.95 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 80.4% full and 4.05 feet below its full pool of 492 feet. That is higher than 53% of October readings since 1988.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lavon Lake water level, 1988 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lavon-lake/, 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.