Barker Reservoir, TX

As of 2026-10-13, Barker Reservoir sits at 71.63 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 0.73 ft above full pool of 70.90 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.43 ft.

The most recent reading at Barker Reservoir is 71.63 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

The highest level for Barker Reservoir in our records is 101.49 ft on 2017-08-30. The lowest is 69.19 ft on 2022-05-21. Our record covers about 18 years of readings.

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 26% of them, which we classify as below average 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.

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. Barker Reservoir has risen 1.43 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.

Barker Reservoir is +2.24 ft compared with this date last year (71.63 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 18 years, with a record high of 101.49 ft and a record low of 69.19 ft.