Lake levels
Lake Corpus Christi, TX
- water level
- 91.61 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.23 ft
- Capacity
- 82.2%
- Below full
- 2.39 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.23 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.53 ft
- Capacity
- 82.2%
- Below full
- 2.39 ft
In brief
Lake Corpus Christi stood at 91.61 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 82.2% full and 2.39 feet below its full pool of 94 feet. That is higher than 63% of October readings since 1998.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 91.61 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 82.2% |
| Storage | 210,832 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 256,062 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 19,103 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 55.50 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 94.00 ft |
| Record high | 94.80 ft (2017-10-12) |
| Record low | 74.73 ft (2026-04-17) |
| Average of all readings | 88.65 ft |
| Data span | 28 years (10,160 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Corpus Christi full right now?
Lake Corpus Christi is at 82.2% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 2.39 ft below full pool of 94.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.53 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Corpus Christi today?
The most recent reading at Lake Corpus Christi is 91.61 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 Corpus Christi has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Corpus Christi in our records is 94.80 ft on 2017-10-12. The lowest is 74.73 ft on 2026-04-17. Our record covers about 28 years of readings.
Is Lake Corpus Christi low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 63% 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 Corpus Christi low 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 Corpus Christi has fallen 0.53 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 Corpus Christi changed over the past year?
Lake Corpus Christi is +14.19 ft compared with this date last year (91.61 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 28 years, with a record high of 94.80 ft and a record low of 74.73 ft.
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Lake Corpus Christi stood at 91.61 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 82.2% full and 2.39 feet below its full pool of 94 feet. That is higher than 63% of October readings since 1998.
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MyWaterLevel, “Lake Corpus Christi water level, 1998 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-corpus-christi/, 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.