Houston County Lake Water Level Today
Daily level, percent full and history for Houston County Lake, on the Little Elkhart Creek in Texas.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Houston County Lake full?
No. Houston County Lake is 94.6% full, 0.72 ft below full pool. It is 0.73 ft lower than a year ago (260.01 ft on Nov 9, 2025).
Houston County Lake level history
Full pool 260.0 ft
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 259.28 | 94.6% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 259.28 | 94.6% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 259.28 | 94.6% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 259.28 | 94.6% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 259.28 | 94.6% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 259.27 | 94.6% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 259.22 | 94.2% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 259.13 | 93.5% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 259.14 | 93.6% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 259.12 | 93.5% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 259.10 | 93.3% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 259.10 | 93.3% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 259.10 | 93.3% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 259.10 | 93.3% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 259.11 | 93.4% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 259.12 | 93.5% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 259.12 | 93.5% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 259.13 | 93.5% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 259.14 | 93.6% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 259.15 | 93.7% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 259.16 | 93.7% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 259.17 | 93.8% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 259.18 | 93.9% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 259.20 | 94.0% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 259.23 | 94.3% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 259.26 | 94.5% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 259.27 | 94.6% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 259.27 | 94.6% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 259.27 | 94.6% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 259.28 | 94.6% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 259.29 | 94.7% |
Full pool 260.0 ftLow 259.02 ft · Sep 30High 260.82 ft · Apr 5
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 259.13 | 259.28 |
| Oct 2026 | 259.10 | 259.32 |
| Sep 2026 | 259.02 | 259.39 |
| Aug 2026 | 259.39 | 259.80 |
| Jul 2026 | 259.83 | 260.13 |
| Jun 2026 | 260.07 | 260.82 |
| May 2026 | 260.15 | 260.51 |
| Apr 2026 | 260.07 | 260.82 |
| Mar 2026 | 260.08 | 260.58 |
| Feb 2026 | 260.13 | 260.30 |
| Jan 2026 | 260.07 | 260.34 |
| Dec 2025 | 260.08 | 260.15 |
| Nov 2025 | 259.98 | 260.29 |
Full pool 260.0 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 259.09 | 260.82 |
| 2025 | 259.76 | 262.41 |
| 2024 | 258.77 | 263.37 |
| 2023 | 257.66 | 261.01 |
| 2022 | 257.52 | 260.83 |
| 2021 | 259.68 | 262.75 |
| 2020 | 259.32 | 260.62 |
| 2019 | 259.35 | 261.08 |
| 2018 | 258.08 | 261.47 |
| 2017 | 259.76 | 261.06 |
| 2016 | 260.00 | 260.36 |
Full pool 260.0 ftHighest 264.55 ft · Jun 9, 2001Lowest 255.80 ft · Nov 19, 2011
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 257.54 | 263.37 |
| 2010s | 255.80 | 261.67 |
| 2000s | 258.03 | 264.55 |
| 1990s | 259.12 | 261.16 |
- Houston County Lake level
- Full pool 260.0 ft
- Above full pool
Houston County Lake on Nov 9 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 259.28 | — | |
| 2025 | 260.01 | +0.73 | |
| 2024 | 260.65 | +1.37 | |
| 2023 | 258.08 | −1.20 | |
| 2022 | 257.77 | −1.51 | |
| 2021 | 259.79 | +0.51 | |
| 2020 | 259.93 | +0.65 | |
| 2019 | 260.06 | +0.78 | |
| 2018 | 260.51 | +1.23 | |
| 2017 | 260.07 | +0.79 | |
| 2016 | 260.00 | +0.72 |
Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2023.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 17,113 acre-ft
- Surface area today
- 1,260 acres
- Highest since 1999
- 264.55 ftJun 9, 2001
- Lowest since 1999
- 255.80 ftNov 19, 2011
- Data since
- May 12, 1999
- Dam
- Houston County Lake Damcompleted 1966
- River
- Little Elkhart Creek
- Owned by
- Houston County WCID No. 1
- Dam location
- Houston County
- Gauge location
- 31.4068, −95.6019
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover May 12, 1999 to today (daily averages).
Houston County Lake map and depth
- Dam and level gauge
- Average depth when full
- about 13 ftcapacity ÷ surface area
- Average depth today
- about 13 ftstorage ÷ surface area today
- Surface area
- about 1,270 acresmeasured on the OpenStreetMap outline
- Height of Houston County Lake Dam
- 51 ftNational Inventory of Dams
The outline shows the mapped shoreline, not today’s water line: when the lake is low, the water stands back from it.
Fishing on Houston County Lake
- Main fish species
- Largemouth bass, redear sunfish and bluegill
- Bag and length limits
- Special limits for some species: check the TPWD lake guide
- Last stocking
- 2026: 50,160 Lone Star bass fingerlings
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lone Star bass | 50,160 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Lone Star bass | 25,152 | Fingerling |
| 2024 | Lone Star bass | 26,607 | Fingerling |
| 2023 | Lone Star bass | 27,072 | Fingerling |
| 2022 | ShareLunker largemouth bass | 8,961 | Fingerling |
| 2022 | Lone Star bass | 25,149 | Fingerling |
| 2020 | Florida largemouth bass | 374 | Adult |
| 2020 | Florida largemouth bass | 27,808 | Fingerling |
| 2019 | Florida largemouth bass | 28,433 | Fingerling |
| 2018 | Florida largemouth bass | 133,816 | Fingerling |
This week’s fishing report (TPWD) · TPWD guide to Houston County Lake
Species, fishing rules and stocking records from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (checked Nov 9, 2026).
Weather on the lake
- Today71°FHighLow 53°FCalmMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tonight53°FLowCalmMostly Cloudy
- Tuesday75°FHighLow 54°FCalmMostly Sunny
- Wednesday78°FHighLow 52°FCalmMostly Sunny
- Thursday73°FHighLow 43°FN 5 mphSunny
- Friday68°FHighLow 40°FCalmSunny
- Saturday70°FHighLow 45°FCalmSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (31.41, −95.60). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Houston County Lake?
260.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Houston County Lake Dam.
How much does Houston County Lake need to be full?
Houston County Lake needs 0.72 ft more water to reach full pool (260.0 ft), or about 919 acre-ft of storage, as of Nov 9, 2026.
How deep is Houston County Lake?
Houston County Lake is about 13 ft deep on average when full: 17,113 acre-ft of storage spread over about 1,270 acres of surface. At today’s level the average depth is about 13 ft. As in most reservoirs, the deepest water is in the old river channel near Houston County Lake Dam.
What fish are in Houston County Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists largemouth bass, redear sunfish and bluegill as the main fish in Houston County Lake. The last stocking was in 2026: 50,160 Lone Star bass fingerlings.
Is Houston County Lake rising or falling?
It is rising: +0.15 ft in the last 7 days and 0.00 ft in 24 hours, to 259.28 ft on Nov 9, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
When was Houston County Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (260.0 ft) on Jul 22, 2026. On Nov 9, 2026 it was 0.72 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Houston County Lake reached 264.55 ft on Jun 9, 2001. The lowest was 255.80 ft on Nov 19, 2011 (TWDB data since 1999; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Houston County Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 259.02 ft (Sep 30, 2026) to 260.82 ft (Apr 5, 2026), a swing of 1.80 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 9, 2026.
Where this data comes from
Daily reservoir data from the Texas Water Development Board (Houston County 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.