
Lake levels
Lake Amon G Carter, TX
- water level
- 917.28 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Capacity
- 80.6%
- Below full
- 2.72 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.73 ft
- Capacity
- 80.6%
- Below full
- 2.72 ft
In brief
Lake Amon G Carter stood at 917.28 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 80.6% full and 2.72 feet below its full pool of 920 feet. That is lower than 67% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 917.28 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 80.6% |
| Storage | 16,303 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 19,266 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 1,291 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 892.50 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 920.00 ft |
| Record high | 928.56 ft (2015-05-21) |
| Record low | 910.19 ft (2000-10-13) |
| Average of all readings | 917.93 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (10,024 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Amon G Carter full right now?
Lake Amon G Carter is at 80.6% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.72 ft below full pool of 920.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.73 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Amon G Carter today?
The most recent reading at Lake Amon G Carter is 917.28 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 Lake Amon G Carter has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Amon G Carter in our records is 928.56 ft on 2015-05-21. The lowest is 910.19 ft on 2000-10-13. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Lake Amon G Carter low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 33% 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 Lake Amon G Carter 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. Lake Amon G Carter has risen 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 Lake Amon G Carter changed over the past year?
Lake Amon G Carter is -1.78 ft compared with this date last year (917.28 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 928.56 ft and a record low of 910.19 ft.
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Lake Amon G Carter stood at 917.28 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 80.6% full and 2.72 feet below its full pool of 920 feet. That is lower than 67% of October readings since 1999.
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MyWaterLevel, “Lake Amon G Carter water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-amon-g-carter/, 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.