
Lake levels
Caddo Lake (Texas), TX
- water level
- 167.48 ft
- Condition
- Low
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Capacity
- 54.6%
- Below full
- 1.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.73 ft
- Capacity
- 54.6%
- Below full
- 1.02 ft
In brief
Caddo Lake (Texas) stood at 167.48 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 54.6% full and 1.02 feet below its full pool of 168 feet. That is lower than 91% of October readings since 2012.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 167.48 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 54.6% |
| Storage | 101,872 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 29,898 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 26,189 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 166.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 168.50 ft |
| Record high | 180.03 ft (2016-03-15) |
| Record low | 150.91 ft (2012-10-22) |
| Average of all readings | 169.33 ft |
| Data span | 14 years (4,712 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Caddo Lake (Texas) full right now?
Caddo Lake (Texas) is at 54.6% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as low. That is 1.02 ft below full pool of 168.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.73 ft.
What is the water level at Caddo Lake (Texas) today?
The most recent reading at Caddo Lake (Texas) is 167.48 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Texas Water Development Board. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Caddo Lake (Texas) has ever been?
The highest level for Caddo Lake (Texas) in our records is 180.03 ft on 2016-03-15. The lowest is 150.91 ft on 2012-10-22. Our record covers about 14 years of readings.
Is Caddo Lake (Texas) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 9% of them, which we classify as 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 Caddo Lake (Texas) changing 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. Caddo Lake (Texas) has fallen 0.73 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Caddo Lake (Texas) changed over the past year?
Caddo Lake (Texas) is -1.20 ft compared with this date last year (167.48 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 14 years, with a record high of 180.03 ft and a record low of 150.91 ft.
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Caddo Lake (Texas) stood at 167.48 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 54.6% full and 1.02 feet below its full pool of 168 feet. That is lower than 91% of October readings since 2012.
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MyWaterLevel, “Caddo Lake (Texas) water level, 2012 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/caddo-lake-texas/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Texas Water Development Board. All Texas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.