LakeLevelIs Lake Austin low right now?
Lake Austin was at 492.47 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.33 ft below its full pool of 492.8 ft. The conservation pool is 96.5% 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 | 492.53 | +0.03 | −0.3 |
| Oct 9 | 492.50 | ±0.00 | −0.3 |
| Oct 8 | 492.50 | +0.05 | −0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 492.45 | −0.06 | −0.4 |
| Oct 6 | 492.51 | −0.08 | −0.3 |
| Oct 5 | 492.59 | +0.07 | −0.2 |
| Oct 4 | 492.52 | +0.08 | −0.3 |
| Oct 3 | 492.44 | +0.08 | −0.4 |
| Oct 2 | 492.36 | −0.13 | −0.4 |
| Oct 1 | 492.49 | −0.06 | −0.3 |
| Sep 30 | 492.55 | +0.05 | −0.3 |
| Sep 29 | 492.50 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Sep 28 | 492.52 | −0.03 | −0.3 |
| Sep 27 | 492.55 | +0.02 | −0.3 |
About Lake Austin
- Full pool
- 492.8 ft (conservation pool)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 08154900
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Lake Austin low right now?
Lake Austin was at 492.47 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.33 ft below its full pool of 492.8 ft. The conservation pool is 96.5% full (Texas Water Development Board). Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Lake Austin?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 492.8 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 Austin 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 08154900). Readings are provisional and can be revised.