Twin Buttes Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
1898.62 ft
Twin Buttes Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-0.48 ft in the last 7 days).
41.58 ft below full pool of 1940.20 ft · change since yesterday -0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where Twin Buttes Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.07 ft
7-day change
-0.48 ft
30-day change
-1.46 ft
1-year change
-9.50 ft
Full pool
1940.2 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.0 years)
Twin Buttes Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 1898.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1929.22 ft (2021-08-21) |
| Record low | 1898.12 ft (2025-04-18) |
| Average of all readings | 1911.59 ft |
| Data span | 5.0 years (1,823 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Twin Buttes Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Twin Buttes Reservoir sits at 1898.62 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.46 ft.
What is the water level at Twin Buttes Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 1898.62 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 Twin Buttes Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1929.22 ft on 2021-08-21. The lowest is 1898.12 ft on 2025-04-18. Our record covers about 5.0 years of readings.
Is Twin Buttes 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 Twin Buttes 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. Twin Buttes Reservoir has fallen 1.46 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Twin Buttes Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -9.50 ft compared with this date last year (1898.62 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.0 years, with a record high of 1929.22 ft and a record low of 1898.12 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.