Palo Duro Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
2826.22 ft
Palo Duro Reservoir is low for this time of year and steady (+0.00 ft in the last 7 days).
65.78 ft below full pool of 2892.00 ft · change since yesterday +0.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where Palo Duro Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
+0.00 ft
30-day change
+0.00 ft
1-year change
-7.11 ft
Full pool
2892.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Palo Duro Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 2826.22 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 2852.92 ft (2023-06-24) |
| Record low | 2825.94 ft (2023-04-16) |
| Average of all readings | 2833.45 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,161 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Palo Duro Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Palo Duro Reservoir sits at 2826.22 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.
What is the water level at Palo Duro Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 2826.22 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Palo Duro Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 2852.92 ft on 2023-06-24. The lowest is 2825.94 ft on 2023-04-16. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Palo Duro Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low 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 Palo Duro Reservoir changing 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. Palo Duro Reservoir has held steady 0.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Palo Duro Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -7.11 ft compared with this date last year (2826.22 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 2852.92 ft and a record low of 2825.94 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.