LakeLevelIs Inks Lake low right now?
Inks Lake was at 887.49 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.51 ft below its full pool of 888.0 ft. The conservation pool is 95.2% full (Texas Water Development Board). Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 887.49 | +0.13 | −0.5 |
| Oct 9 | 887.36 | +0.02 | −0.6 |
| Oct 8 | 887.34 | −0.05 | −0.7 |
| Oct 7 | 887.39 | +0.09 | −0.6 |
| Oct 6 | 887.30 | +0.03 | −0.7 |
| Oct 5 | 887.27 | −0.27 | −0.7 |
| Oct 4 | 887.54 | −0.08 | −0.5 |
| Oct 3 | 887.62 | +0.12 | −0.4 |
| Oct 2 | 887.50 | +0.09 | −0.5 |
| Oct 1 | 887.41 | −0.02 | −0.6 |
| Sep 30 | 887.43 | ±0.00 | −0.6 |
| Sep 29 | 887.43 | ±0.00 | −0.6 |
| Sep 28 | 887.43 | +0.04 | −0.6 |
| Sep 27 | 887.39 | +0.03 | −0.6 |
About Inks Lake
- Full pool
- 888.0 ft (conservation pool)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 08148100
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Inks Lake low right now?
Inks Lake was at 887.49 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.51 ft below its full pool of 888.0 ft. The conservation pool is 95.2% full (Texas Water Development Board). Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Inks Lake?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 888.0 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 Inks 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. Geological Survey (USGS 08148100). Readings are provisional and can be revised.