Lake levels
O. H. Ivie Reservoir, TX
- water level
- 1529.15 ft
- Condition
- Very low
- 7-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Capacity
- 41.1%
- Below full
- 22.35 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.20 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.85 ft
- Capacity
- 41.1%
- Below full
- 22.35 ft
In brief
O. H. Ivie Reservoir stood at 1,529.15 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 41.1% full and 22.35 feet below its full pool of 1,552 feet. That is higher than 50% of October readings since 1997.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1529.15 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 41.1% |
| Storage | 227,834 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 554,340 acre-feet |
| Dead pool elevation | 1480.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 1551.50 ft |
| Record high | 1552.54 ft (1997-06-27) |
| Record low | 1502.51 ft (2014-05-24) |
| Average of all readings | 1528.40 ft |
| Data span | 29 years (10,812 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is O. H. Ivie Reservoir full right now?
O. H. Ivie Reservoir is at 41.1% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as very low. That is 22.35 ft below full pool of 1551.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.85 ft.
What is the water level at O. H. Ivie Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at O. H. Ivie Reservoir is 1529.15 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 O. H. Ivie Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for O. H. Ivie Reservoir in our records is 1552.54 ft on 1997-06-27. The lowest is 1502.51 ft on 2014-05-24. Our record covers about 29 years of readings.
Is O. H. Ivie Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 50% of them, which we classify as 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. H. Ivie 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. O. H. Ivie Reservoir has fallen 0.85 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. H. Ivie Reservoir changed over the past year?
O. H. Ivie Reservoir is -3.90 ft compared with this date last year (1529.15 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 29 years, with a record high of 1552.54 ft and a record low of 1502.51 ft.
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O. H. Ivie Reservoir stood at 1,529.15 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 41.1% full and 22.35 feet below its full pool of 1,552 feet. That is higher than 50% of October readings since 1997.
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o-h-ivie-reservoir-tx-water-level-history.csv
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MyWaterLevel, “O. H. Ivie Reservoir water level, 1997 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/o-h-ivie-reservoir/, 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.