
Lake levels
Lake Bob Sandlin, TX
- water level
- 334.88 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Capacity
- 88.2%
- Below full
- 2.62 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.48 ft
- Capacity
- 88.2%
- Below full
- 2.62 ft
In brief
Lake Bob Sandlin stood at 334.88 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 88.2% full and 2.62 feet below its full pool of 338 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 1987.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 334.88 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 88.2% |
| Storage | 180,531 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 192,417 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 8,597 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 300.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 337.50 ft |
| Record high | 339.43 ft (2015-12-28) |
| Record low | 326.71 ft (2006-12-19) |
| Average of all readings | 336.18 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,054 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Bob Sandlin full right now?
Lake Bob Sandlin is at 88.2% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.62 ft below full pool of 337.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.48 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Bob Sandlin today?
The most recent reading at Lake Bob Sandlin is 334.88 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 Bob Sandlin has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Bob Sandlin in our records is 339.43 ft on 2015-12-28. The lowest is 326.71 ft on 2006-12-19. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is Lake Bob Sandlin low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 25% 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 Bob Sandlin 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 Bob Sandlin has fallen 0.48 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 Bob Sandlin changed over the past year?
Lake Bob Sandlin is -1.56 ft compared with this date last year (334.88 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 339.43 ft and a record low of 326.71 ft.
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Lake Bob Sandlin stood at 334.88 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 88.2% full and 2.62 feet below its full pool of 338 feet. That is lower than 75% of October readings since 1987.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Bob Sandlin water level, 1987 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-bob-sandlin/, 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.