Is Murvaul Lake low right now?
Murvaul Lake was at 264.01 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.29 ft below its full pool of 265.3 ft. The conservation pool is 88.8% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.38 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.03 ft a day.
Murvaul Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 264.02 | −0.01 | −1.3 |
| Oct 9 | 264.03 | −0.02 | −1.3 |
| Oct 8 | 264.05 | −0.01 | −1.3 |
| Oct 7 | 264.06 | −0.02 | −1.2 |
| Oct 6 | 264.08 | −0.01 | −1.2 |
| Oct 5 | 264.09 | +0.04 | −1.2 |
| Oct 4 | 264.05 | +0.21 | −1.3 |
| Oct 3 | 263.84 | −0.01 | −1.5 |
| Oct 2 | 263.85 | +0.12 | −1.4 |
| Oct 1 | 263.73 | +0.02 | −1.6 |
| Sep 30 | 263.71 | −0.02 | −1.6 |
| Sep 29 | 263.73 | −0.02 | −1.6 |
| Sep 28 | 263.75 | −0.02 | −1.6 |
| Sep 27 | 263.77 | −0.01 | −1.5 |
About Murvaul Lake
- Full pool
- 265.3 ft (conservation pool)
- 10-year range
- 263.3 ft (October 21, 2015) to 269.1 ft (March 9, 2016)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 08022200
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Murvaul Lake
- Martin LakeTexas · 19 mi 302.4 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake CherokeeTexas · 27 mi 277.4 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake StrikerTexas · 33 mi 291.3 ft ±0.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake NacogdochesTexas · 39 mi 276.1 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Lake TylerTexas · 46 mi 372.9 ft −0.2 wkNormal for this time of year
- Wallace LakeLouisiana · 48 mi 140.4 ft +0.9 wkLower than usual for this time of year
Questions
Is Murvaul Lake low right now?
Murvaul Lake was at 264.01 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.29 ft below its full pool of 265.3 ft. The conservation pool is 88.8% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.38 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Murvaul Lake?
Full pool (conservation pool) is 265.3 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 Murvaul 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 08022200). Readings are provisional and can be revised.