
Lake levels
Lake Tawakoni, TX
- water level
- 435.30 ft
- Condition
- Near full
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Capacity
- 90.9%
- Below full
- 2.20 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.45 ft
- Capacity
- 90.9%
- Below full
- 2.20 ft
In brief
Lake Tawakoni stood at 435.30 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 90.9% full and 2.20 feet below its full pool of 438 feet. That is lower than 55% of October readings since 1995.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 435.30 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 90.9% |
| Storage | 792,715 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 871,685 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 36,038 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 378.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 437.50 ft |
| Record high | 441.56 ft (2015-11-30) |
| Record low | 424.92 ft (2006-12-28) |
| Average of all readings | 435.32 ft |
| Data span | 31 years (11,268 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Tawakoni full right now?
Lake Tawakoni is at 90.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as near full. That is 2.20 ft below full pool of 437.50 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.45 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Tawakoni today?
The most recent reading at Lake Tawakoni is 435.30 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 Tawakoni has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Tawakoni in our records is 441.56 ft on 2015-11-30. The lowest is 424.92 ft on 2006-12-28. Our record covers about 31 years of readings.
Is Lake Tawakoni low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 45% of them, which we classify as near 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 Tawakoni 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 Tawakoni has fallen 0.45 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 Tawakoni changed over the past year?
Lake Tawakoni is -1.03 ft compared with this date last year (435.30 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 31 years, with a record high of 441.56 ft and a record low of 424.92 ft.
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Lake Tawakoni stood at 435.30 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 90.9% full and 2.20 feet below its full pool of 438 feet. That is lower than 55% of October readings since 1995.
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lake-tawakoni-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Tawakoni water level, 1995 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/lake-tawakoni/, 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.