LakeLevelIs Caddo Lake low right now?
Caddo Lake was at 167.53 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.97 ft below its full pool of 168.5 ft. That is 1.18 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Caddo Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 167.53 | −0.02 | −1.0 |
| Oct 9 | 167.55 | −0.01 | −0.9 |
| Oct 8 | 167.56 | −0.02 | −0.9 |
| Oct 7 | 167.58 | −0.01 | −0.9 |
| Oct 6 | 167.59 | +0.08 | −0.9 |
| Oct 5 | 167.51 | +0.05 | −1.0 |
| Oct 4 | 167.46 | −0.02 | −1.0 |
| Oct 3 | 167.48 | −0.02 | −1.0 |
| Oct 2 | 167.50 | +0.02 | −1.0 |
| Oct 1 | 167.48 | +0.01 | −1.0 |
| Sep 30 | 167.47 | −0.01 | −1.0 |
| Sep 29 | 167.48 | −0.03 | −1.0 |
| Sep 28 | 167.51 | −0.02 | −1.0 |
| Sep 27 | 167.53 | −0.01 | −1.0 |
About Caddo Lake
- Full pool
- 168.5 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 167.5 ft (October 4, 2026) to 179.3 ft (March 14, 2016)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVK district, Caddo Lake
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Caddo Lake
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- Cypress Bayou LakeLouisiana · 15 mi 171.1 ft −5,779.4 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Cross LakeLouisiana · 15 mi 170.0 ft +0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Bodcau LakeLouisiana · 24 mi 160.9 ft +0.1 wk3.9 ft above full pool
- Wallace LakeLouisiana · 30 mi 140.4 ft +0.9 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake O' the PinesTexas · 34 mi 227.4 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Caddo Lake low right now?
Caddo Lake was at 167.53 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.97 ft below its full pool of 168.5 ft. That is 1.18 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Caddo Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 168.5 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 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 Caddo Lake 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 (MVK district, Caddo Lake). Readings are provisional and can be revised.