LakeLevelIs Waco Lake low right now?
Waco Lake was at 459.48 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.52 ft below its full pool of 462.0 ft. The conservation pool is 89.1% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.45 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.06 ft a day.
Waco Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 459.49 | −0.01 | −2.5 |
| Oct 9 | 459.50 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Oct 8 | 459.52 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Oct 7 | 459.54 | −0.02 | −2.5 |
| Oct 6 | 459.56 | ±0.00 | −2.4 |
| Oct 5 | 459.56 | +0.03 | −2.4 |
| Oct 4 | 459.53 | +0.47 | −2.5 |
| Oct 3 | 459.06 | +0.29 | −2.9 |
| Oct 2 | 458.77 | +0.09 | −3.2 |
| Oct 1 | 458.68 | +0.06 | −3.3 |
| Sep 30 | 458.62 | −0.04 | −3.4 |
| Sep 29 | 458.66 | −0.04 | −3.3 |
| Sep 28 | 458.70 | −0.05 | −3.3 |
| Sep 27 | 458.75 | −0.04 | −3.3 |
About Waco Lake
- Full pool
- 462.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 450.1 ft (October 23, 2023) to 484.6 ft (June 7, 2016)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SWF district, ACTT2
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Waco Lake low right now?
Waco Lake was at 459.48 ft on October 10, 2026, 2.52 ft below its full pool of 462.0 ft. The conservation pool is 89.1% full (Texas Water Development Board). That is 0.45 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.06 ft a day.
What is full pool for Waco Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 462.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 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 Waco 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. Army Corps of Engineers (SWF district, ACTT2). Readings are provisional and can be revised.