LakeLevelIs Martin Lake low right now?
Martin Lake was at 302.39 ft on October 10, 2026, 3.61 ft below its full pool of 306.0 ft. The conservation pool is 77.9% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.27 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Martin Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 302.39 | −0.02 | −3.6 |
| Oct 9 | 302.41 | −0.02 | −3.6 |
| Oct 8 | 302.43 | −0.03 | −3.6 |
| Oct 7 | 302.46 | −0.03 | −3.5 |
| Oct 6 | 302.49 | −0.03 | −3.5 |
| Oct 5 | 302.52 | −0.03 | −3.5 |
| Oct 4 | 302.55 | −0.03 | −3.4 |
| Oct 3 | 302.58 | −0.01 | −3.4 |
| Oct 2 | 302.59 | +0.06 | −3.4 |
| Oct 1 | 302.53 | −0.02 | −3.5 |
| Sep 30 | 302.55 | −0.03 | −3.4 |
| Sep 29 | 302.58 | −0.03 | −3.4 |
| Sep 28 | 302.61 | −0.03 | −3.4 |
| Sep 27 | 302.64 | −0.03 | −3.4 |
About Martin Lake
- Full pool
- 306.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 301.1 ft (January 1, 2024) to 307.9 ft (April 29, 2016)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 08022060
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Martin Lake low right now?
Martin Lake was at 302.39 ft on October 10, 2026, 3.61 ft below its full pool of 306.0 ft. The conservation pool is 77.9% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.27 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Martin Lake?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 306.0 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 Martin Lake 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 08022060). Readings are provisional and can be revised.