LakeLevelIs Wallace Lake low right now?
Wallace Lake was at 140.39 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.61 ft below its full pool of 142.0 ft. That is 1.33 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.13 ft a day.
Wallace Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 140.39 | −0.03 | −1.6 |
| Oct 9 | 140.42 | −0.05 | −1.6 |
| Oct 8 | 140.47 | −0.05 | −1.5 |
| Oct 7 | 140.52 | −0.01 | −1.5 |
| Oct 6 | 140.53 | +0.24 | −1.5 |
| Oct 5 | 140.29 | +0.39 | −1.7 |
| Oct 4 | 139.90 | +0.41 | −2.1 |
| Oct 3 | 139.49 | +0.01 | −2.5 |
| Oct 2 | 139.48 | +0.05 | −2.5 |
| Oct 1 | 139.43 | −0.01 | −2.6 |
| Sep 30 | 139.44 | −0.01 | −2.6 |
| Sep 29 | 139.45 | −0.01 | −2.6 |
| Sep 28 | 139.46 | −0.01 | −2.5 |
| Sep 27 | 139.47 | −0.01 | −2.5 |
About Wallace Lake
- Full pool
- 142.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 139.4 ft (October 1, 2026) to 188.4 ft (March 14, 2026)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVK district, Wallace Lake
- Datum
- NGVD29
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- Cypress Bayou LakeLouisiana · 23 mi 171.1 ft −5,779.4 wkLower than usual for this time of year
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Questions
Is Wallace Lake low right now?
Wallace Lake was at 140.39 ft on October 10, 2026, 1.61 ft below its full pool of 142.0 ft. That is 1.33 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.13 ft a day.
What is full pool for Wallace Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 142.0 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 Wallace 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 (MVK district, Wallace Lake). Readings are provisional and can be revised.