Leon Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
81.7% full
Leon Reservoir is below full at 1371.88 ft and falling (-0.25 ft in the last 7 days).
3.12 ft below full pool of 1375.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 49% of August readings on record
Where Leon Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 27.4-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.25 ft
30-day change
+0.11 ft
1-year change
-1.77 ft
Full pool
1375.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (27.4 years)
Leon Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 1371.88 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 81.7% |
| Storage | 22,948 acre-feet |
| Record high | 1385.3 ft (2007-06-28) |
| Record low | 1361.75 ft (2011-10-07) |
| Average of all readings | 1371.04 ft |
| Data span | 27.4 years (9,984 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Leon Reservoir full right now?
Leon Reservoir is at 81.7% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.11 ft.
What is the water level at Leon Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 1371.88 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 Leon Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1385.3 ft on 2007-06-28. The lowest is 1361.75 ft on 2011-10-07. Our record covers about 27.4 years of readings.
Is Leon Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 49% 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 Leon Reservoir 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. Leon Reservoir has risen 0.11 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Leon Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -1.77 ft compared with this date last year (1371.88 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27.4 years, with a record high of 1385.3 ft and a record low of 1361.75 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.