LakeLevelIs Lake Livingston low right now?
Lake Livingston was at 129.54 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.46 ft below its full pool of 131.0 ft. The conservation pool is 93.3% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.11 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.10 ft a day.
Lake Livingston on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 129.57 | +0.03 | −1.4 |
| Oct 9 | 129.54 | +0.11 | −1.5 |
| Oct 8 | 129.43 | +0.19 | −1.6 |
| Oct 7 | 129.24 | +0.22 | −1.8 |
| Oct 6 | 129.02 | +0.13 | −2.0 |
| Oct 5 | 128.89 | ±0.00 | −2.1 |
| Oct 4 | 128.89 | −0.01 | −2.1 |
| Oct 3 | 128.90 | ±0.00 | −2.1 |
| Oct 2 | 128.90 | +0.03 | −2.1 |
| Oct 1 | 128.87 | −0.03 | −2.1 |
| Sep 30 | 128.90 | −0.06 | −2.1 |
| Sep 29 | 128.96 | −0.05 | −2.0 |
| Sep 28 | 129.01 | −0.04 | −2.0 |
| Sep 27 | 129.05 | −0.05 | −1.9 |
About Lake Livingston
- Full pool
- 131.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 126.9 ft (October 24, 2023) to 133.6 ft (May 2, 2024)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 08066190
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Livingston
- Lake ConroeTexas · 38 mi 199.8 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake HoustonTexas · 50 mi 42.5 ft −0.2 wkAt full pool
- B. A. Steinhagen LakeTexas · 51 mi 82.8 ft +0.2 wkAt full pool
- Sam Rayburn ReservoirTexas · 61 mi 153.8 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Gibbons Ck ReservoirTexas · 63 mi 245.7 ft +0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Houston County LakeTexas · 64 mi 259.3 ft +0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Lake Livingston low right now?
Lake Livingston was at 129.54 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.46 ft below its full pool of 131.0 ft. The conservation pool is 93.3% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.11 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.10 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Livingston?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 131.0 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 Livingston 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 08066190). Readings are provisional and can be revised.