O. C. Fisher Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
12.1% full
O. C. Fisher Lake is very low at 1873.52 ft and falling (-0.22 ft in the last 7 days).
34.48 ft below full pool of 1908.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 87% of August readings on record
Where O. C. Fisher Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 25.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.22 ft
30-day change
-0.70 ft
1-year change
-4.67 ft
Full pool
1908.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (25.9 years)
O. C. Fisher Lake records and averages
| Current level | 1873.52 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 12.1% |
| Storage | 13,979 acre-feet |
| Record high | 1879.41 ft (2025-07-06) |
| Record low | 1848.87 ft (2014-01-27) |
| Average of all readings | 1864.35 ft |
| Data span | 25.9 years (9,242 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is O. C. Fisher Lake full right now?
O. C. Fisher Lake is at 12.1% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as very low.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.70 ft.
What is the water level at O. C. Fisher Lake today?
The most recent reading is 1873.52 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 O. C. Fisher Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1879.41 ft on 2025-07-06. The lowest is 1848.87 ft on 2014-01-27. Our record covers about 25.9 years of readings.
Is O. C. Fisher Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 87% of them — very low. 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 O. C. Fisher Lake 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. O. C. Fisher Lake has fallen 0.70 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has O. C. Fisher Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -4.67 ft compared with this date last year (1873.52 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 25.9 years, with a record high of 1879.41 ft and a record low of 1848.87 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.