Waco Lake Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
94.3% full
Waco Lake is near full at 460.93 ft and falling (-0.34 ft in the last 7 days).
1.29 ft below full pool of 462.22 ft · change since yesterday -0.03 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 61% of August readings on record
Where Waco Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 30.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.03 ft
7-day change
-0.34 ft
30-day change
-1.17 ft
1-year change
-1.70 ft
Full pool
462.2 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (30.9 years)
Waco Lake records and averages
| Current level | 460.93 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 94.3% |
| Storage | 178,373 acre-feet |
| Record high | 485.82 ft (2007-07-10) |
| Record low | 448.96 ft (2000-02-22) |
| Average of all readings | 459.11 ft |
| Data span | 30.9 years (11,198 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Waco Lake full right now?
Waco Lake is at 94.3% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as near full.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.17 ft.
What is the water level at Waco Lake today?
The most recent reading is 460.93 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 Waco Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 485.82 ft on 2007-07-10. The lowest is 448.96 ft on 2000-02-22. Our record covers about 30.9 years of readings.
Is Waco Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 61% 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 Waco 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. Waco Lake has fallen 1.17 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Waco Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -1.70 ft compared with this date last year (460.93 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 30.9 years, with a record high of 485.82 ft and a record low of 448.96 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.