
Lake levels
Monticello Reservoir (Texas), TX
- water level
- 334.76 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Capacity
- 72.9%
- Below full
- 5.24 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.49 ft
- Capacity
- 72.9%
- Below full
- 5.24 ft
In brief
Monticello Reservoir (Texas) stood at 334.76 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 72.9% full and 5.24 feet below its full pool of 340 feet. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 1998.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 334.76 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 72.9% |
| Storage | 25,314 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 34,740 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 1,626 acres |
| Full pool (conservation) | 340.00 ft |
| Record high | 342.74 ft (2015-12-28) |
| Record low | 334.76 ft (2026-10-13) |
| Average of all readings | 339.03 ft |
| Data span | 28 years (9,914 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Monticello Reservoir (Texas) full right now?
Monticello Reservoir (Texas) is at 72.9% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 5.24 ft below full pool of 340.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.49 ft.
What is the water level at Monticello Reservoir (Texas) today?
The most recent reading at Monticello Reservoir (Texas) is 334.76 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 Monticello Reservoir (Texas) has ever been?
The highest level for Monticello Reservoir (Texas) in our records is 342.74 ft on 2015-12-28. The lowest is 334.76 ft on 2026-10-13. Our record covers about 28 years of readings.
Is Monticello Reservoir (Texas) low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 0% 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 Monticello Reservoir (Texas) 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. Monticello Reservoir (Texas) has fallen 0.49 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Monticello Reservoir (Texas) changed over the past year?
Monticello Reservoir (Texas) is -1.50 ft compared with this date last year (334.76 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 28 years, with a record high of 342.74 ft and a record low of 334.76 ft.
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Monticello Reservoir (Texas) stood at 334.76 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 72.9% full and 5.24 feet below its full pool of 340 feet. That is lower than 100% of October readings since 1998.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Monticello Reservoir (Texas) water level, 1998 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/monticello-reservoir-texas/, 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.