Lake Brownwood Water Level Today
Daily level, percent full and history for Lake Brownwood, on the Pecan Bayou in Texas.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Lake Brownwood full?
No. Lake Brownwood is 88.8% full, 1.92 ft below full pool. It is 0.57 ft higher than a year ago (1,422.11 ft on Nov 7, 2025).
Lake Brownwood level history
Full pool 1,424.6 ft
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,422.68 | 88.8% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,422.70 | 88.9% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,422.72 | 89.0% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,422.73 | 89.1% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,422.75 | 89.2% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,422.66 | 88.8% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,422.66 | 88.8% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,422.67 | 88.8% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,422.67 | 88.8% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,422.65 | 88.7% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,422.65 | 88.7% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,422.67 | 88.8% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,422.69 | 88.9% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1,422.70 | 88.9% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1,422.72 | 89.0% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,422.74 | 89.1% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,422.76 | 89.2% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,422.77 | 89.3% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,422.78 | 89.3% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,422.79 | 89.4% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1,422.81 | 89.5% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1,422.82 | 89.5% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,422.77 | 89.3% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,422.46 | 87.8% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,422.46 | 87.8% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,422.47 | 87.8% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,422.49 | 87.9% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1,422.51 | 88.0% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1,422.54 | 88.2% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1,422.56 | 88.3% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1,422.57 | 88.3% |
Full pool 1,424.6 ftLow 1,421.06 ft · May 18High 1,423.52 ft · Jul 20
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1,422.66 | 1,422.75 |
| Oct 2026 | 1,422.42 | 1,422.81 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,421.18 | 1,422.13 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,422.20 | 1,423.16 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,421.60 | 1,423.52 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,421.30 | 1,422.21 |
| May 2026 | 1,421.06 | 1,421.42 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,421.21 | 1,421.39 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,421.25 | 1,421.57 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,421.37 | 1,421.52 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,421.54 | 1,421.81 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,421.82 | 1,422.16 |
| Nov 2025 | 1,421.87 | 1,422.31 |
Full pool 1,424.6 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,421.06 | 1,423.51 |
| 2025 | 1,421.88 | 1,425.71 |
| 2024 | 1,415.59 | 1,426.90 |
| 2023 | 1,415.39 | 1,420.09 |
| 2022 | 1,416.32 | 1,423.13 |
| 2021 | 1,421.08 | 1,426.33 |
| 2020 | 1,420.46 | 1,423.90 |
| 2019 | 1,421.00 | 1,426.25 |
| 2018 | 1,417.07 | 1,425.51 |
| 2017 | 1,421.38 | 1,425.75 |
| 2016 | 1,424.75 | 1,425.17 |
Full pool 1,424.6 ftHighest 1,431.32 ft · Jul 8, 2002Lowest 1,408.29 ft · Oct 7, 2011
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,415.39 | 1,426.90 |
| 2010s | 1,408.29 | 1,429.64 |
| 2000s | 1,414.06 | 1,431.32 |
| 1990s | 1,416.68 | 1,421.64 |
- Lake Brownwood level
- Full pool 1,424.6 ft
- Above full pool
Lake Brownwood on Nov 7 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 1,422.68 | — | |
| 2025 | 1,422.11 | −0.57 | |
| 2024 | 1,424.29 | +1.61 | |
| 2023 | 1,416.26 | −6.42 | |
| 2022 | 1,416.56 | −6.12 | |
| 2021 | 1,423.76 | +1.08 | |
| 2020 | 1,422.29 | −0.39 | |
| 2019 | 1,421.40 | −1.28 | |
| 2018 | 1,425.11 | +2.43 | |
| 2017 | 1,421.81 | −0.87 | |
| 2016 | 1,425.17 | +2.49 |
Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2024.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 130,868 acre-ft
- Surface area today
- 6,337 acres
- Highest since 1999
- 1,431.32 ftJul 8, 2002
- Lowest since 1999
- 1,408.29 ftOct 7, 2011
- Data since
- Feb 24, 1999
- Dam
- Lake Brownwood Damcompleted 1933
- River
- Pecan Bayou
- Owned by
- Brown County WID No. 1
- Dam location
- Brown County
- Gauge location
- 31.8371, −99.0039
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Feb 24, 1999 to today (daily averages).
Weather on the lake
- Tonight52°FLowNNE 0–5 mphRain Showers
- Sunday65°FHighLow 53°FENE 0–5 mphChance Rain Showers
- Monday66°FHighLow 54°FS 0–5 mphChance Rain Showers
- Tuesday70°FHighLow 55°FSSW 0–5 mphPartly Sunny
- Wednesday76°FHighLow 50°FWNW 0–5 mphMostly Sunny
- Thursday73°FHighLow 45°FN 5–10 mphSunny
- Friday70°FHighLow 46°FNNW 0–5 mphSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (31.84, −99.00). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Lake Brownwood?
1,424.6 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Lake Brownwood Dam.
How much does Lake Brownwood need to be full?
Lake Brownwood needs 1.92 ft more water to reach full pool (1,424.6 ft), or about 14,593 acre-ft of storage, as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Lake Brownwood rising or falling?
It is steady: +0.01 ft in the last 7 days and −0.02 ft in 24 hours, to 1,422.68 ft on Nov 7, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
When was Lake Brownwood last full?
It was last at or above full pool (1,424.6 ft) on Jul 30, 2025. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 1.92 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Lake Brownwood reached 1,431.32 ft on Jul 8, 2002. The lowest was 1,408.29 ft on Oct 7, 2011 (TWDB data since 1999; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Lake Brownwood changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 1,421.06 ft (May 18, 2026) to 1,423.52 ft (Jul 20, 2026), a swing of 2.46 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 (Lake Brownwood 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.