Toledo Bend Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
89.8% full
Toledo Bend Reservoir is below full at 169.23 ft and falling (-0.22 ft in the last 7 days).
2.77 ft below full pool of 172.00 ft · change since yesterday +0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 53% of August readings on record
Where Toledo Bend Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 39.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.22 ft
30-day change
-1.18 ft
1-year change
-0.42 ft
Full pool
172.0 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (39.9 years)
Toledo Bend Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 169.23 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 89.8% |
| Storage | 4,022,848 acre-feet |
| Record high | 174.21 ft (2016-03-10) |
| Record low | 159.51 ft (2011-11-19) |
| Average of all readings | 169.05 ft |
| Data span | 39.9 years (14,551 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Toledo Bend Reservoir full right now?
Toledo Bend Reservoir is at 89.8% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as below full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.18 ft.
What is the water level at Toledo Bend Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 169.23 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 Toledo Bend Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 174.21 ft on 2016-03-10. The lowest is 159.51 ft on 2011-11-19. Our record covers about 39.9 years of readings.
Is Toledo Bend Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 53% 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 Toledo Bend 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. Toledo Bend Reservoir has fallen 1.18 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Toledo Bend Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -0.42 ft compared with this date last year (169.23 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39.9 years, with a record high of 174.21 ft and a record low of 159.51 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.