White River Reservoir Water Level
Texas · updated daily from the Texas Water Development Board
23.5% full
White River Reservoir is very low at 2350.14 ft and falling (-0.25 ft in the last 7 days).
22.06 ft below full pool of 2372.20 ft · change since yesterday -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15 · higher than 48% of August readings on record
Where White River Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 27.6-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.25 ft
30-day change
-0.95 ft
1-year change
-5.21 ft
Full pool
2372.2 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (27.6 years)
White River Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 2350.14 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 23.5% |
| Storage | 7,494 acre-feet |
| Record high | 2364.66 ft (1999-06-23) |
| Record low | 2336.68 ft (2014-05-22) |
| Average of all readings | 2349.78 ft |
| Data span | 27.6 years (9,982 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is White River Reservoir full right now?
White River Reservoir is at 23.5% of conservation capacity as of 2026-08-15, which we classify as very low.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.95 ft.
What is the water level at White River Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 2350.14 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 White River Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 2364.66 ft on 1999-06-23. The lowest is 2336.68 ft on 2014-05-22. Our record covers about 27.6 years of readings.
Is White River Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 48% of them — very low. 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 White River 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. White River Reservoir has fallen 0.95 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has White River Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -5.21 ft compared with this date last year (2350.14 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27.6 years, with a record high of 2364.66 ft and a record low of 2336.68 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.