Lake Houston Water Level

WATER LEVEL

42.69

Feet MSL

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
1:30:00 AM
Level is 0.29 feet
above full pool of 42.40

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Level Base: MSL
Full Pool: 42.40 feet

Change Since Yesterday:

0.03 Feet
Level Controlled by: City of Houston
Dam Name: Lake Houston Dam (CITY OF HOUSTON)

Notable Infrastrucuture Levels

470.0 Ft Alexander City water intake structure
474.0 Ft Central Elmore (County) Water Authority water intake valve. Has difficulty drawing water below 474 feet because intakes are fed by gravity
475.0 Ft Limiting water level for Alexander City and Coosa-Elmore Water Authority
484.7 Ft till Waters Resort water intake

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