Lake Fort Phantom Hill Water Level Today
Also known as Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir
Daily level, percent full and history for Lake Fort Phantom Hill, on the Big Elm Creek in Texas.
Updated · Source: Texas Water Development BoardTWDB
Is Lake Fort Phantom Hill full?
No. Lake Fort Phantom Hill is 66.4% full, 6.92 ft below full pool. It is 1.76 ft lower than a year ago (1,630.74 ft on Nov 7, 2025).
Lake Fort Phantom Hill level history
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| Date | Level (ft) | % full |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,628.98 | 66.4% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,629.00 | 66.5% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,629.03 | 66.6% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,629.06 | 66.7% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,629.07 | 66.7% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,629.09 | 66.8% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,629.08 | 66.8% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,629.08 | 66.8% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,629.04 | 66.6% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,629.01 | 66.5% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,629.02 | 66.5% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,629.03 | 66.6% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,629.04 | 66.6% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1,629.06 | 66.7% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1,629.08 | 66.8% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,629.10 | 66.9% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,629.12 | 67.0% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,629.14 | 67.0% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,629.16 | 67.1% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,629.18 | 67.2% |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1,629.21 | 67.3% |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1,629.22 | 67.4% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,629.21 | 67.3% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,629.12 | 67.0% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,629.03 | 66.6% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,629.04 | 66.6% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,629.06 | 66.7% |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1,629.09 | 66.8% |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1,629.12 | 67.0% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1,629.14 | 67.0% |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1,629.17 | 67.2% |
Full pool 1,635.9 ftLow 1,628.79 ft · Sep 30High 1,631.91 ft · Jun 9
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| Month | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1,628.98 | 1,629.09 |
| Oct 2026 | 1,629.01 | 1,629.25 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,628.79 | 1,629.70 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,629.82 | 1,630.90 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,630.98 | 1,631.43 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,630.21 | 1,631.90 |
| May 2026 | 1,630.29 | 1,630.74 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,630.07 | 1,631.01 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,630.16 | 1,630.48 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,630.20 | 1,630.35 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,630.32 | 1,630.55 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,630.57 | 1,630.86 |
| Nov 2025 | 1,630.57 | 1,630.95 |
Full pool 1,635.9 ft
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| Year | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,628.94 | 1,631.90 |
| 2025 | 1,628.12 | 1,633.33 |
| 2024 | 1,627.64 | 1,629.98 |
| 2023 | 1,628.20 | 1,631.88 |
| 2022 | 1,628.88 | 1,634.64 |
| 2021 | 1,633.03 | 1,638.55 |
| 2020 | 1,633.57 | 1,636.91 |
| 2019 | 1,633.32 | 1,637.89 |
| 2018 | 1,631.03 | 1,638.05 |
| 2017 | 1,634.22 | 1,636.60 |
| 2016 | 1,635.40 | 1,635.70 |
Full pool 1,635.9 ftHighest 1,638.55 ft · Jun 1, 2021Lowest 1,617.71 ft · Dec 16, 1999
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| Decade | Low (ft) | High (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,627.67 | 1,638.55 |
| 2010s | 1,618.18 | 1,638.35 |
| 2000s | 1,617.81 | 1,638.34 |
| 1990s | 1,617.71 | 1,622.26 |
- Lake Fort Phantom Hill level
- Full pool 1,635.9 ft
- Above full pool
Lake Fort Phantom Hill on Nov 7 in past years
| Year | Level (ft) | vs today | % full |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026today | 1,628.98 | — | |
| 2025 | 1,630.74 | +1.76 | |
| 2024 | 1,628.10 | −0.88 | |
| 2023 | 1,630.07 | +1.09 | |
| 2022 | 1,629.39 | +0.41 | |
| 2021 | 1,635.35 | +6.37 | |
| 2020 | 1,634.30 | +5.32 | |
| 2019 | 1,633.49 | +4.51 | |
| 2018 | 1,636.90 | +7.92 | |
| 2017 | 1,634.80 | +5.82 | |
| 2016 | 1,635.70 | +6.72 |
Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2024.
Lake facts
- Conservation capacity
- 70,030 acre-ft
- Surface area today
- 2,967 acres
- Highest since 1999
- 1,638.55 ftJun 1, 2021
- Lowest since 1999
- 1,617.71 ftDec 16, 1999
- Data since
- Mar 4, 1999
- Dam
- Fort Phantom Hill Damcompleted 1938
- River
- Big Elm Creek
- Owned by
- City of Abilene
- Dam location
- Jones County
- Gauge location
- 32.5962, −99.6806
Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Mar 4, 1999 to today (daily averages).
Weather on the lake
- Tonight51°FLowN 0–5 mphMostly Cloudy
- Sunday68°FHighLow 54°FNE 0–5 mphMostly Cloudy
- Monday72°FHighLow 57°FSSW 0–5 mphMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tuesday74°FHighLow 57°FSSW 5–10 mphMostly Sunny
- Wednesday78°FHighLow 51°FWNW 5–10 mphSunny
- Thursday74°FHighLow 48°FNNW 5–10 mphSunny
- Friday74°FHighLow 51°FNNW 5 mphSunny
Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (32.60, −99.68). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.
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Quick answers
What is the full pool level of Lake Fort Phantom Hill?
1,635.9 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Fort Phantom Hill Dam.
How much does Lake Fort Phantom Hill need to be full?
Lake Fort Phantom Hill needs 6.92 ft more water to reach full pool (1,635.9 ft), or about 23,553 acre-ft of storage, as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Lake Fort Phantom Hill rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.10 ft in the last 7 days and −0.02 ft in 24 hours, to 1,628.98 ft on Nov 7, 2026 (Texas Water Development Board).
When was Lake Fort Phantom Hill last full?
It was last at or above full pool (1,635.9 ft) on Sep 3, 2021. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 6.92 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Lake Fort Phantom Hill reached 1,638.55 ft on Jun 1, 2021. The lowest was 1,617.71 ft on Dec 16, 1999 (TWDB data since 1999; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Lake Fort Phantom Hill changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 1,628.79 ft (Sep 30, 2026) to 1,631.91 ft (Jun 9, 2026), a swing of 3.12 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 Fort Phantom Hill 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.