Is MacKenzie Reservoir low right now?
MacKenzie Reservoir was at 3,018.49 ft on October 10, 2026, 81.51 ft below its full pool of 3,100.0 ft. The conservation pool is 10.9% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.95 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
MacKenzie Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 3,018.49 | −0.01 | −81.5 |
| Oct 9 | 3,018.50 | −0.03 | −81.5 |
| Oct 8 | 3,018.53 | −0.01 | −81.5 |
| Oct 7 | 3,018.54 | −0.01 | −81.5 |
| Oct 6 | 3,018.55 | −0.02 | −81.4 |
| Oct 5 | 3,018.57 | −0.02 | −81.4 |
| Oct 4 | 3,018.59 | −0.02 | −81.4 |
| Oct 3 | 3,018.61 | −0.01 | −81.4 |
| Oct 2 | 3,018.62 | −0.02 | −81.4 |
| Oct 1 | 3,018.64 | −0.01 | −81.4 |
| Sep 30 | 3,018.65 | +0.04 | −81.3 |
| Sep 29 | 3,018.61 | −0.02 | −81.4 |
| Sep 28 | 3,018.63 | −0.03 | −81.4 |
| Sep 27 | 3,018.66 | −0.01 | −81.3 |
About MacKenzie Reservoir
- Full pool
- 3,100.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 3,004.9 ft (May 11, 2023) to 3,028.9 ft (October 31, 2015)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 07298100
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near MacKenzie Reservoir
- Greenbelt LakeTexas · 44 mi 2,606.9 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- White Rv ReservoirTexas · 78 mi 2,348.7 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake MeredithTexas · 81 mi 2,891.3 ft +0.6 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake Alan HenryTexas · 105 mi 2,208.4 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Truscott Brine LakeTexas · 105 mi 1,459.4 ft −0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Altus LakeOklahoma · 124 mi 1,536.0 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is MacKenzie Reservoir low right now?
MacKenzie Reservoir was at 3,018.49 ft on October 10, 2026, 81.51 ft below its full pool of 3,100.0 ft. The conservation pool is 10.9% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.95 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 MacKenzie Reservoir?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 3,100.0 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 MacKenzie Reservoir 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 07298100). Readings are provisional and can be revised.