Lake levels
Possum Kingdom Lake, TX
- water level
- 994.31 ft
- Condition
- Below full
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Capacity
- 85.4%
- Below full
- 4.69 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Texas Water Development Board
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.54 ft
- Capacity
- 85.4%
- Below full
- 4.69 ft
In brief
Possum Kingdom Lake stood at 994.31 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 85.4% full and 4.69 feet below its full pool of 999 feet. That is lower than 61% of October readings since 1947.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 994.31 ft |
|---|---|
| Percent full | 85.4% |
| Storage | 459,400 acre-feet |
| Conservation capacity | 538,139 acre-feet |
| Surface area | 16,579 acres |
| Dead pool elevation | 874.80 ft |
| Full pool (conservation) | 999.00 ft |
| Record high | 1002.20 ft (1981-10-14) |
| Record low | 967.00 ft (1953-02-19) |
| Average of all readings | 994.26 ft |
| Data span | 79 years (28,836 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Possum Kingdom Lake full right now?
Possum Kingdom Lake is at 85.4% of conservation capacity as of 2026-10-13, which we classify as below full. That is 4.69 ft below full pool of 999.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.54 ft.
What is the water level at Possum Kingdom Lake today?
The most recent reading at Possum Kingdom Lake is 994.31 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 Possum Kingdom Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Possum Kingdom Lake in our records is 1002.20 ft on 1981-10-14. The lowest is 967.00 ft on 1953-02-19. Our record covers about 79 years of readings.
Is Possum Kingdom Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 39% 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 Possum Kingdom 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. Possum Kingdom Lake has fallen 0.54 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Texas Water Development Board directly.
How much has Possum Kingdom Lake changed over the past year?
Possum Kingdom Lake is -2.93 ft compared with this date last year (994.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 79 years, with a record high of 1002.20 ft and a record low of 967.00 ft.
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Possum Kingdom Lake stood at 994.31 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 85.4% full and 4.69 feet below its full pool of 999 feet. That is lower than 61% of October readings since 1947.
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MyWaterLevel, “Possum Kingdom Lake water level, 1947 to 2026,” data from Texas Water Development Board, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tx/possum-kingdom-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.