Possum Kingdom Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
90.8% full
Possum Kingdom Lake is near full at 996.14 ft and falling (-0.41 ft in the last 7 days).
2.86 ft below full pool of 999.00 ft · change since yesterday -0.05 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 55% of August readings on record
Where Possum Kingdom Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 79.6-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.05 ft
7-day change
-0.41 ft
30-day change
-0.62 ft
1-year change
-2.58 ft
Full pool
999.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (79.6 years)
Possum Kingdom Lake records and averages
| Current level | 996.14 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 90.8% |
| Storage | 488,788 acre-feet |
| Record high | 1002.2 ft (1981-10-14) |
| Record low | 967.0 ft (1953-02-19) |
| Average of all readings | 994.26 ft |
| Data span | 79.6 years (28,777 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Possum Kingdom Lake full right now?
Possum Kingdom Lake is at 90.8% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.62 ft.
What is the water level at Possum Kingdom Lake today?
The most recent reading is 996.14 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 Possum Kingdom Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1002.2 ft on 1981-10-14. The lowest is 967.0 ft on 1953-02-19. Our record covers about 79.6 years of readings.
Is Possum Kingdom Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 55% of them — near 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 Possum Kingdom 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. Possum Kingdom Lake has fallen 0.62 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Possum Kingdom Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -2.58 ft compared with this date last year (996.14 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 79.6 years, with a record high of 1002.2 ft and a record low of 967.0 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.