
Lake levels
Murvaul Lake, TX
- water level
- 263.98 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Capacity
- 88.4%
- Below full
- 1.32 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
- -0.09 ft
- Capacity
- 88.4%
- Below full
- 1.32 ft
In brief
Murvaul Lake stood at 263.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 88.4% full and 1.32 feet below its full pool of 265 feet. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 1999.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 263.98 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 88.4% |
| Storage | 33,857 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 38,285 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 3,343 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 235.00 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 265.30 ft |
| Record high | 269.17 ft (2016-03-10) |
| Record low | 260.35 ft (2011-11-07) |
| Average of all readings | 264.86 ft |
| Data span | 27 years (9,645 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Murvaul Lake full right now?
Murvaul Lake is at 88.4% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 1.32 ft below full pool of 265.30 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.09 ft.
What is the water level at Murvaul Lake today?
The most recent reading at Murvaul Lake is 263.98 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 Murvaul Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Murvaul Lake in our records is 269.17 ft on 2016-03-10. The lowest is 260.35 ft on 2011-11-07. Our record covers about 27 years of readings.
Is Murvaul Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 31% 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 Murvaul Lake 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. Murvaul Lake has fallen 0.09 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Murvaul Lake changed over the past year?
Murvaul Lake is -0.53 ft compared with this date last year (263.98 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 27 years, with a record high of 269.17 ft and a record low of 260.35 ft.
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Quote this reading
Murvaul Lake stood at 263.98 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 88.4% full and 1.32 feet below its full pool of 265 feet. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 1999.
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murvaul-lake-tx-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Murvaul Lake water level, 1999 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/murvaul-lake/, 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.