Caddo Lake Water Level Today
Daily level, percent full and history for Caddo Lake, on the Texas–Louisiana line.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Caddo Lake full?
No. Caddo Lake is 48.3% full, 1.18 ft below full pool. It is 1.28 ft lower than a year ago (168.60 ft on Nov 7, 2025).
Caddo Lake level history
Full pool 168.5 ft
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 167.32 | 48.3% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 167.30 | 47.5% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 167.30 | 47.5% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 167.36 | 49.9% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 167.06 | 38.3% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 167.17 | 42.5% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 167.21 | 44.0% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 167.22 | 44.4% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 167.20 | 43.6% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 167.22 | 44.4% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 167.23 | 44.8% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 167.23 | 44.8% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 167.25 | 45.6% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 167.25 | 45.6% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 167.28 | 46.8% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 167.30 | 47.5% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 167.32 | 48.3% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 167.34 | 49.1% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 167.34 | 49.1% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 167.35 | 49.5% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 167.35 | 49.5% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 167.38 | 50.7% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 167.51 | 55.8% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 167.47 | 54.2% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 167.47 | 54.2% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 167.48 | 54.6% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 167.50 | 55.4% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 167.54 | 57.0% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 167.52 | 56.2% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 167.55 | 57.4% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 167.56 | 57.8% |
Full pool 168.5 ftLow 167.06 ft · Nov 3High 169.46 ft · Jun 27
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 167.06 | 167.32 |
| Oct 2026 | 167.22 | 167.59 |
| Sep 2026 | 167.48 | 168.71 |
| Aug 2026 | 168.02 | 168.61 |
| Jul 2026 | 168.62 | 169.25 |
| Jun 2026 | 168.77 | 169.46 |
| May 2026 | 168.68 | 169.00 |
| Apr 2026 | 168.77 | 169.09 |
| Mar 2026 | 168.78 | 169.30 |
| Feb 2026 | 168.99 | 169.14 |
| Jan 2026 | 168.75 | 169.03 |
| Dec 2025 | 168.78 | 169.04 |
| Nov 2025 | 168.57 | 168.91 |
Full pool 168.5 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 167.06 | 169.46 |
| 2025 | 168.34 | 171.74 |
| 2024 | 168.14 | 172.91 |
| 2023 | 168.30 | 171.71 |
| 2022 | 168.22 | 170.40 |
| 2021 | 168.62 | 172.00 |
| 2020 | 168.74 | 171.46 |
| 2019 | 168.48 | 176.06 |
| 2018 | 167.89 | 173.29 |
| 2017 | 168.17 | 170.27 |
| 2016 | 168.62 | 169.16 |
Full pool 168.5 ftHighest 180.03 ft · Mar 15, 2016Lowest 150.91 ft · Oct 22, 2012
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 167.06 | 172.91 |
| 2010s | 150.91 | 179.77 |
- Caddo Lake level
- Full pool 168.5 ft
- Above full pool
Caddo Lake on Nov 7 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 167.32 | — | |
| 2025 | 168.60 | +1.28 | |
| 2024 | 168.54 | +1.22 | |
| 2023 | 168.79 | +1.47 | |
| 2022 | 168.89 | +1.57 | |
| 2021 | 168.71 | +1.39 | |
| 2020 | 168.82 | +1.50 | |
| 2019 | 168.91 | +1.59 | |
| 2018 | 169.28 | +1.96 | |
| 2017 | 168.29 | +0.97 | |
| 2016 | 168.63 | +1.31 |
Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2012.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 29,898 acre-ft
- Surface area today
- 23,866 acres
- Highest since 2012
- 180.03 ftMar 15, 2016
- Lowest since 2012
- 150.91 ftOct 22, 2012
- Data since
- Jun 17, 2012
- Dam
- Caddo Damcompleted 1971
- River
- Twelve Mile Bayou
- Owned by
- Caddo Levee District
- Dam location
- Caddo Parish, Louisiana
- Gauge location
- 32.7101, −93.9146
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jun 17, 2012 to today (daily averages).
Big Cypress chain
UpstreamBig Cypress Creek and BayouDownstream
- Lake Cypress Springs375.31 ft87.4% full−2.69 ft vs full pool
- Lake Bob Sandlin334.49 ft86.6% full−3.01 ft vs full pool
- Lake O' the Pines227.01 ft89.4% full−1.49 ft vs full pool
- Caddo Lake167.32 ft48.3% full−1.18 ft vs full poolYou are here
Weather on the lake
- Tonight44°FLowCalmAreas Of Fog
- Sunday70°FHighLow 43°FCalmAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
- Monday71°FHighLow 48°FCalmAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
- Tuesday73°FHighLow 51°FCalmAreas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
- Wednesday76°FHighLow 51°FW 0–5 mphPartly Sunny
- Thursday71°FHighLow 40°FNW 5–10 mphSunny
- Friday65°FHighLow 37°FN 0–5 mphSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (32.71, −93.91). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Caddo Lake?
168.5 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Caddo Dam.
How much does Caddo Lake need to be full?
Caddo Lake needs 1.18 ft more water to reach full pool (168.5 ft), or about 15,452 acre-ft of storage, as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Caddo Lake rising or falling?
It is rising: +0.10 ft in the last 7 days and +0.02 ft in 24 hours, to 167.32 ft on Nov 7, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
When was Caddo Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (168.5 ft) on Sep 19, 2026. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 1.18 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Caddo Lake reached 180.03 ft on Mar 15, 2016. The lowest was 150.91 ft on Oct 22, 2012 (TWDB data since 2012; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Caddo Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 167.06 ft (Nov 3, 2026) to 169.46 ft (Jun 27, 2026), a swing of 2.40 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated every morning with the daily reading published by the Texas Water Development Board. The last reading is from Nov 7, 2026.
Where this data comes from
Daily reservoir data from the Texas Water Development Board (Caddo Lake on waterdatafortexas.org). Updated every morning. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.
Lake Levels Daily is an independent site, not affiliated with TWDB, LCRA, USACE, USGS, NOAA, TVA or any lake operator. Check official sources before making safety decisions.