LakeLevelIs Lake Abilene low right now?
Lake Abilene was at 1,991.30 ft on October 10, 2026, 21.00 ft below its full pool of 2,012.3 ft. The conservation pool is 7.4% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 16.95 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Lake Abilene on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,991.30 | −0.03 | −21.0 |
| Oct 9 | 1,991.33 | −0.03 | −21.0 |
| Oct 8 | 1,991.36 | −0.03 | −20.9 |
| Oct 7 | 1,991.39 | −0.04 | −20.9 |
| Oct 6 | 1,991.43 | −0.03 | −20.9 |
| Oct 5 | 1,991.46 | −0.02 | −20.8 |
| Oct 4 | 1,991.48 | −0.03 | −20.8 |
| Oct 3 | 1,991.51 | −0.03 | −20.8 |
| Oct 2 | 1,991.54 | −0.03 | −20.8 |
| Oct 1 | 1,991.57 | +0.03 | −20.7 |
| Sep 30 | 1,991.54 | −0.02 | −20.8 |
| Sep 29 | 1,991.56 | −0.04 | −20.7 |
| Sep 28 | 1,991.60 | −0.04 | −20.7 |
| Sep 27 | 1,991.64 | −0.03 | −20.7 |
About Lake Abilene
- Full pool
- 2,012.3 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 1,988.4 ft (April 24, 2026) to 2,015.7 ft (October 18, 2018)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 08083270
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Abilene
- Kirby LakeTexas · 14 mi 1,781.4 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Oak Ck ReservoirTexas · 26 mi 1,973.5 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Ft Phantom Hill ReservoirTexas · 28 mi 1,629.1 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake SweetwaterTexas · 28 mi 2,090.4 ft −0.1 wk26.1 ft below full pool
- Lake ColemanTexas · 29 mi 1,712.6 ft −0.1 wk4.9 ft below full pool
- Hords Creek LakeTexas · 34 mi 1,888.2 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Abilene low right now?
Lake Abilene was at 1,991.30 ft on October 10, 2026, 21.00 ft below its full pool of 2,012.3 ft. The conservation pool is 7.4% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 16.95 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Abilene?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 2,012.3 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 Lake Abilene 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 08083270). Readings are provisional and can be revised.