LakeLevelIs Monticello Reservoir low right now?
Monticello Reservoir was at 334.80 ft on October 10, 2026, 5.20 ft below its full pool of 340.0 ft. The conservation pool is 73.1% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.65 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Monticello Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 334.82 | ±0.00 | −5.2 |
| Oct 9 | 334.82 | −0.02 | −5.2 |
| Oct 8 | 334.84 | −0.01 | −5.2 |
| Oct 7 | 334.85 | −0.01 | −5.1 |
| Oct 6 | 334.86 | ±0.00 | −5.1 |
| Oct 5 | 334.86 | −0.01 | −5.1 |
| Oct 4 | 334.87 | +0.05 | −5.1 |
| Oct 3 | 334.82 | −0.03 | −5.2 |
| Oct 2 | 334.85 | +0.03 | −5.1 |
| Oct 1 | 334.82 | ±0.00 | −5.2 |
| Sep 30 | 334.82 | −0.03 | −5.2 |
| Sep 29 | 334.85 | −0.02 | −5.1 |
| Sep 28 | 334.87 | −0.02 | −5.1 |
| Sep 27 | 334.89 | −0.02 | −5.1 |
About Monticello Reservoir
- Full pool
- 340.0 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 334.8 ft (September 30, 2026) to 342.7 ft (December 27, 2015)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 07344488
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Monticello Reservoir
- Lake Bob SandlinTexas · 2 mi 334.9 ft −0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake Cypress SpgsTexas · 7 mi 375.7 ft −0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake ForkTexas · 34 mi 398.5 ft −0.1 wk4.5 ft below full pool
- Lake FkTexas · 34 mi 398.4 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake Sulphur SpgsTexas · 34 mi 457.5 ft ±0.0 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake O' the PinesTexas · 38 mi 227.4 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Monticello Reservoir low right now?
Monticello Reservoir was at 334.80 ft on October 10, 2026, 5.20 ft below its full pool of 340.0 ft. The conservation pool is 73.1% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 1.65 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Monticello Reservoir?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 340.0 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 Monticello 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 07344488). Readings are provisional and can be revised.