Lake levels
Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek), TX
- water level
- 822.91 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Capacity
- 73.1%
- Below full
- 4.59 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Capacity
- 73.1%
- Below full
- 4.59 ft
In brief
Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) stood at 822.91 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 73.1% full and 4.59 feet below its full pool of 828 feet. That is lower than 73% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 822.91 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 73.1% |
| Storage | 15,987 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 21,444 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 1,192 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 795.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 827.50 ft |
| Record high | 833.46 ft (2015-06-18) |
| Record low | 813.11 ft (2015-02-27) |
| Average of all readings | 824.43 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (9,648 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) full right now?
Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) is at 73.1% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 4.59 ft below full pool of 827.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.11 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) today?
The most recent reading at Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) is 822.91 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 Nocona (Farmer's Creek) has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) in our records is 833.46 ft on 2015-06-18. The lowest is 813.11 ft on 2015-02-27. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 27% 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 Nocona (Farmer's Creek) 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 Nocona (Farmer's Creek) has risen 0.11 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 Nocona (Farmer's Creek) changed over the past year?
Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) is -3.22 ft compared with this date last year (822.91 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 833.46 ft and a record low of 813.11 ft.
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Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) stood at 822.91 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 73.1% full and 4.59 feet below its full pool of 828 feet. That is lower than 73% of October readings since 1999.
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MyWaterLevel, “Lake Nocona (Farmer's Creek) water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-nocona-farmer-s-creek/, 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.