LakeLevelIs Barker Reservoir low right now?
Barker Reservoir was at 83.49 ft on October 10, 2026, 12.59 ft above its full pool of 70.9 ft. That is 11.69 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.12 ft a day.
Barker Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 83.70 | −0.70 | +12.8 |
| Oct 9 | 84.40 | −0.61 | +13.5 |
| Oct 8 | 85.01 | −0.51 | +14.1 |
| Oct 7 | 85.52 | −0.40 | +14.6 |
| Oct 6 | 85.92 | −0.17 | +15.0 |
| Oct 5 | 86.09 | +0.38 | +15.2 |
| Oct 4 | 85.71 | +1.16 | +14.8 |
| Oct 3 | 84.55 | +4.32 | +13.6 |
| Oct 2 | 80.23 | +9.15 | +9.3 |
| Oct 1 | 71.08 | +1.71 | +0.2 |
| Sep 30 | 69.37 | −0.01 | −1.5 |
| Sep 29 | 69.38 | −0.02 | −1.5 |
| Sep 28 | 69.40 | −0.06 | −1.5 |
| Sep 27 | 69.46 | −0.04 | −1.4 |
About Barker Reservoir
- Full pool
- 70.9 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- -11.7 ft (February 19, 2019) to 845.7 ft (August 23, 2024)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SWG district, BAKT2-ALT
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Barker Reservoir
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- Lake HoustonTexas · 32 mi 42.4 ft −0.2 wkAt full pool
- Lake ConroeTexas · 41 mi 199.8 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Gibbons Ck ReservoirTexas · 63 mi 245.7 ft +0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Somerville LakeTexas · 65 mi 236.7 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake LivingstonTexas · 70 mi 129.6 ft +0.7 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Barker Reservoir low right now?
Barker Reservoir was at 83.49 ft on October 10, 2026, 12.59 ft above its full pool of 70.9 ft. That is 11.69 ft above the typical level for October 10 — higher than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.12 ft a day.
What is full pool for Barker Reservoir?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 70.9 ft above sea level, per Texas Water Development Board. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Barker Reservoir level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWG district, BAKT2-ALT). Readings are provisional and can be revised.