Lake levels
Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas), TX
- water level
- 316.45 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Capacity
- 74.1%
- Below full
- 5.55 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Capacity
- 74.1%
- Below full
- 5.55 ft
In brief
Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) stood at 316.45 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 74.1% full and 5.55 feet below its full pool of 322 feet. That is lower than 87% of October readings since 1996.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 316.45 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 74.1% |
| Storage | 478,044 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 644,686 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 28,567 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 263.50 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 322.00 ft |
| Record high | 323.29 ft (2001-12-17) |
| Record low | 314.19 ft (2011-12-03) |
| Average of all readings | 320.36 ft |
| Data span | 30 years (10,929 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) full right now?
Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) is at 74.1% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 5.55 ft below full pool of 322.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.08 ft.
What is the water level at Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) today?
The most recent reading at Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) is 316.45 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 Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) has ever been?
The highest level for Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) in our records is 323.29 ft on 2001-12-17. The lowest is 314.19 ft on 2011-12-03. Our record covers about 30 years of readings.
Is Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 13% of them, which we classify as below 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 Cedar Creek Reservoir (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. Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) has fallen 0.08 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) changed over the past year?
Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) is -3.24 ft compared with this date last year (316.45 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 30 years, with a record high of 323.29 ft and a record low of 314.19 ft.
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Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) stood at 316.45 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 74.1% full and 5.55 feet below its full pool of 322 feet. That is lower than 87% of October readings since 1996.
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MyWaterLevel, “Cedar Creek Reservoir (Texas) water level, 1996 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/cedar-creek-reservoir-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.