
Lake levels
Mills Pond, TX
- water level
- 829.41 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.66 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.21 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.66 ft
- Record high
- 833.64 ft
In brief
Mills Pond stood at 829.41 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 77% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 829.41 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 833.64 ft (2017-08-27) |
| Record low | 827.62 ft (2023-09-13) |
| Average of all readings | 831.18 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,366 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Mills Pond full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Mills Pond sits at 829.41 ft, which is below average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.08 ft.
What is the water level at Mills Pond today?
The most recent reading at Mills Pond is 829.41 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Mills Pond has ever been?
The highest level for Mills Pond in our records is 833.64 ft on 2017-08-27. The lowest is 827.62 ft on 2023-09-13. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Mills Pond low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 23% of them, which we classify as below average for this time of year. 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 Mills Pond 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. Mills Pond has risen 0.08 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Mills Pond changed over the past year?
Mills Pond is +0.66 ft compared with this date last year (829.41 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 833.64 ft and a record low of 827.62 ft.
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Quote this reading
Mills Pond stood at 829.41 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 77% of October readings since 2014.
Download the full record
mills-pond-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Mills Pond water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/mills-pond/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Texas lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.