North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
80.3% full
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir is below full at 1046.07 ft and falling (-0.25 ft in the last 7 days).
1.93 ft below full pool of 1048.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 80% of August readings on record
Where North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 28.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.25 ft
30-day change
-0.78 ft
1-year change
-1.45 ft
Full pool
1048.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (28.0 years)
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 1046.07 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 80.3% |
| Storage | 12,362 acre-feet |
| Record high | 1050.35 ft (2018-12-27) |
| Record low | 1024.19 ft (2014-06-02) |
| Average of all readings | 1038.23 ft |
| Data span | 28.0 years (10,099 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir full right now?
North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir is at 80.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.78 ft.
What is the water level at North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 1046.07 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 North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1050.35 ft on 2018-12-27. The lowest is 1024.19 ft on 2014-06-02. Our record covers about 28.0 years of readings.
Is North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 80% 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 North Fork Buffalo Creek 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. North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir has fallen 0.78 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -1.45 ft compared with this date last year (1046.07 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 28.0 years, with a record high of 1050.35 ft and a record low of 1024.19 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.