LakeLevelIs Lake Athens low right now?
Lake Athens was at 439.64 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.36 ft below its full pool of 440.0 ft. The conservation pool is 97.8% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.81 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.12 ft a day.
Lake Athens on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 439.64 | −0.01 | −0.4 |
| Oct 9 | 439.65 | ±0.00 | −0.4 |
| Oct 8 | 439.65 | ±0.00 | −0.4 |
| Oct 7 | 439.65 | +0.01 | −0.4 |
| Oct 6 | 439.64 | +0.02 | −0.4 |
| Oct 5 | 439.62 | +0.12 | −0.4 |
| Oct 4 | 439.50 | +0.73 | −0.5 |
| Oct 3 | 438.77 | +0.19 | −1.2 |
| Oct 2 | 438.58 | +0.01 | −1.4 |
| Oct 1 | 438.57 | ±0.00 | −1.4 |
| Sep 30 | 438.57 | −0.02 | −1.4 |
| Sep 29 | 438.59 | −0.01 | −1.4 |
| Sep 28 | 438.60 | −0.02 | −1.4 |
| Sep 27 | 438.62 | −0.01 | −1.4 |
About Lake Athens
- Full pool
- 440.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 101.1 ft (October 30, 2015) to 770.7 ft (March 23, 2022)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SWF district, ATHT2
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Lake Athens low right now?
Lake Athens was at 439.64 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.36 ft below its full pool of 440.0 ft. The conservation pool is 97.8% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.81 ft above the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.12 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Athens?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 440.0 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 Lake Athens 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 (SWF district, ATHT2). Readings are provisional and can be revised.