Wright Patman Lake Water Level Today
Also known as Lake Wright Patman
Daily level, percent full and history for Wright Patman Lake, on the Sulphur River in Texas.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Wright Patman Lake full?
Yes. Wright Patman Lake is at full pool and 4.14 ft into its flood pool.
Wright Patman Lake level history
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 224.74 | 100% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 224.77 | 100% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 224.80 | 100% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 224.84 | 100% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 224.84 | 100% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 224.78 | 100% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 224.80 | 100% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 224.78 | 100% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 224.76 | 100% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 224.79 | 100% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 224.80 | 100% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 224.82 | 100% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 224.84 | 100% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 224.85 | 100% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 224.88 | 100% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 224.90 | 100% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 224.92 | 100% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 224.94 | 100% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 224.95 | 100% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 224.97 | 100% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 224.98 | 100% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 225.01 | 100% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 225.07 | 100% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 225.11 | 100% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 225.10 | 100% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 225.11 | 100% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 225.13 | 100% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 225.15 | 100% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 225.15 | 100% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 225.17 | 100% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 225.19 | 100% |
Full pool 220.6 ftLow 222.13 ft · Apr 3High 231.64 ft · Jun 29
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 224.74 | 224.84 |
| Oct 2026 | 224.76 | 225.26 |
| Sep 2026 | 225.26 | 225.96 |
| Aug 2026 | 226.03 | 226.86 |
| Jul 2026 | 226.93 | 231.55 |
| Jun 2026 | 226.10 | 231.64 |
| May 2026 | 223.87 | 225.92 |
| Apr 2026 | 222.13 | 223.57 |
| Mar 2026 | 222.17 | 223.85 |
| Feb 2026 | 223.69 | 224.30 |
| Jan 2026 | 223.39 | 223.76 |
| Dec 2025 | 223.80 | 224.33 |
| Nov 2025 | 224.40 | 224.72 |
Full pool 220.6 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 222.14 | 231.53 |
| 2025 | 223.89 | 234.78 |
| 2024 | 223.77 | 237.99 |
| 2023 | 224.04 | 233.94 |
| 2022 | 223.70 | 229.20 |
| 2021 | 223.97 | 240.70 |
| 2020 | 224.04 | 240.05 |
| 2019 | 224.36 | 242.88 |
| 2018 | 223.88 | 247.76 |
| 2017 | 223.48 | 229.71 |
| 2016 | 223.63 | 225.83 |
Full pool 220.6 ftHighest 254.53 ft · May 10, 2016Lowest 220.39 ft · Dec 22, 1989
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 222.14 | 240.28 |
| 2010s | 222.86 | 254.44 |
| 2000s | 221.46 | 251.25 |
| 1990s | 220.71 | 251.85 |
| 1980s | 221.51 | 243.18 |
- Wright Patman Lake level
- Full pool 220.6 ft
- Above full pool
Wright Patman Lake on Nov 7 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 224.74 | — | |
| 2025 | 224.55 | −0.19 | |
| 2024 | 224.93 | +0.19 | |
| 2023 | 224.39 | −0.35 | |
| 2022 | 226.00 | +1.26 | |
| 2021 | 224.72 | −0.02 | |
| 2020 | 224.68 | −0.06 | |
| 2019 | 225.58 | +0.84 | |
| 2018 | 225.47 | +0.73 | |
| 2017 | 224.03 | −0.71 | |
| 2016 | 224.12 | −0.62 |
Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2024.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 122,593 acre-ft
- Highest since 1987
- 254.53 ftMay 10, 2016
- Lowest since 1987
- 220.39 ftDec 22, 1989
- Data since
- Dec 22, 1987
- Dam
- Wright Patman Damcompleted 1954
- River
- Sulphur River
- Dam location
- Bowie County
- Gauge location
- 33.3046, −94.1607
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Dec 22, 1987 to today (daily averages).
Sulphur River chain
UpstreamSulphur RiverDownstream
- Cooper Lake433.91 ft61.9% full−6.09 ft vs full pool
- Wright Patman Lake224.74 ft100% full+4.14 ft vs full poolYou are here
Weather on the lake
- Tonight47°FLowCalmPatchy Fog
- Sunday71°FHighLow 46°FCalmPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny
- Monday72°FHighLow 52°FCalmPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
- Tuesday73°FHighLow 55°FCalmPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
- Wednesday76°FHighLow 52°FSW 0–5 mphMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Thursday70°FHighLow 43°FNW 5–10 mphSunny
- Friday65°FHighLow 41°FN 0–5 mphSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (33.30, −94.16). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Wright Patman Lake?
220.6 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, the extra water is flood storage that is later released downstream through Wright Patman Dam.
Is Wright Patman Lake above full pool?
Yes. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 4.14 ft above full pool, in the flood pool. Operators release that water downstream when conditions allow.
Is Wright Patman Lake rising or falling?
It is steady: −0.04 ft in the last 7 days and −0.03 ft in 24 hours, to 224.74 ft on Nov 7, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
What is the highest level in our data?
Wright Patman Lake reached 254.53 ft on May 10, 2016. The lowest was 220.39 ft on Dec 22, 1989 (TWDB data since 1987; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Wright Patman Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 222.13 ft (Apr 3, 2026) to 231.64 ft (Jun 29, 2026), a swing of 9.51 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 (Wright Patman 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.