Mills Pond Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
830.36 ft
Mills Pond is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.31 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.06 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 56% of August readings on record
Where Mills Pond sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 12.1-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.06 ft
7-day change
-0.31 ft
30-day change
-0.91 ft
1-year change
+0.35 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (12.1 years)
Mills Pond records and averages
| Current level | 830.36 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 833.64 ft (2017-08-27) |
| Record low | 827.62 ft (2023-09-13) |
| Average of all readings | 831.21 ft |
| Data span | 12.1 years (4,307 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mills Pond full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Mills Pond sits at 830.36 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.91 ft.
What is the water level at Mills Pond today?
The most recent reading is 830.36 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Mills Pond has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 833.64 ft on 2017-08-27. The lowest is 827.62 ft on 2023-09-13. Our record covers about 12.1 years of readings.
Is Mills Pond low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 56% of them — about average for this time of year. 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 Mills Pond 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. Mills Pond has fallen 0.91 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Mills Pond changed over the past year?
The level is +0.35 ft compared with this date last year (830.36 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12.1 years, with a record high of 833.64 ft and a record low of 827.62 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Texas lake levels.