Is Lake Bonham low right now?
Lake Bonham was at 562.54 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.46 ft below its full pool of 565.0 ft. The conservation pool is 77.8% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.16 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Lake Bonham on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 562.53 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Oct 9 | 562.55 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Oct 8 | 562.57 | −0.01 | −2.4 |
| Oct 7 | 562.58 | −0.02 | −2.4 |
| Oct 6 | 562.60 | −0.02 | −2.4 |
| Oct 5 | 562.62 | −0.02 | −2.4 |
| Oct 4 | 562.64 | ±0.00 | −2.4 |
| Oct 3 | 562.64 | +0.01 | −2.4 |
| Oct 2 | 562.63 | +0.08 | −2.4 |
| Oct 1 | 562.55 | +0.11 | −2.5 |
| Sep 30 | 562.44 | −0.03 | −2.6 |
| Sep 29 | 562.47 | −0.03 | −2.5 |
| Sep 28 | 562.50 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Sep 27 | 562.52 | −0.03 | −2.5 |
About Lake Bonham
- Full pool
- 565.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 561.5 ft (December 12, 2024) to 570.4 ft (November 27, 2015)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 07332610
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Bonham
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- Denison LakeTexas · 27 mi 615.0 ft +0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake CrookTexas · 35 mi 474.6 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Jim Chapman LakeTexas · 37 mi 435.0 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Jim L. Chapman LakeTexas · 38 mi 435.0 ft +5.9 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Bonham low right now?
Lake Bonham was at 562.54 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.46 ft below its full pool of 565.0 ft. The conservation pool is 77.8% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.16 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Lake Bonham?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 565.0 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 Bonham 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 07332610). Readings are provisional and can be revised.