
Lake levels
Eagle Mountain Reservoir, TX
- water level
- 643.38 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Capacity
- 74.0%
- Below full
- 5.72 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.17 ft
- Capacity
- 74.0%
- Below full
- 5.72 ft
In brief
Eagle Mountain Reservoir stood at 643.38 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 74.0% full and 5.72 feet below its full pool of 649 feet. That is lower than 79% of October readings since 1988.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 643.38 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 74.0% |
| Storage | 136,990 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 185,087 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 7,972 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 599.90 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 649.10 ft |
| Record high | 656.94 ft (1990-05-04) |
| Record low | 638.08 ft (2015-02-20) |
| Average of all readings | 646.42 ft |
| Data span | 38 years (12,337 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle Mountain Reservoir full right now?
Eagle Mountain Reservoir is at 74.0% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 5.72 ft below full pool of 649.10 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.17 ft.
What is the water level at Eagle Mountain Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Eagle Mountain Reservoir is 643.38 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 Eagle Mountain Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Eagle Mountain Reservoir in our records is 656.94 ft on 1990-05-04. The lowest is 638.08 ft on 2015-02-20. Our record covers about 38 years of readings.
Is Eagle Mountain Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 21% 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 Eagle Mountain Reservoir 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. Eagle Mountain Reservoir has risen 0.17 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Eagle Mountain Reservoir changed over the past year?
Eagle Mountain Reservoir is -2.95 ft compared with this date last year (643.38 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 38 years, with a record high of 656.94 ft and a record low of 638.08 ft.
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Eagle Mountain Reservoir stood at 643.38 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 74.0% full and 5.72 feet below its full pool of 649 feet. That is lower than 79% of October readings since 1988.
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eagle-mountain-reservoir-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Eagle Mountain Reservoir water level, 1988 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/eagle-mountain-reservoir/, 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.