Lake Buchanan water level
Colorado River · Texas · operated by LCRA (Buchanan Dam)
Lake Buchanan is at 1,019.7 ft as of Jun 22, 2026, per USGS data; full pool is 1,021 ft.
no live reading 0.8 ft below full pool
usgs updated Jun 22, 2026
1,019.7
water level (ft msl)
0.8
ft below full pool
+0.02
24-hour change (ft)
1,021
full pool (ft ref.)
Can I launch? Yes — most ramps usable.
Lake is near full pool — most ramps should be open. Confirm your specific ramp before you go.
~30-day trend · reservoir elevation
1,020 1,020 now 1,020
About Lake Buchanan
Full pool
1,021 ft
Capacity
—
Dam / operator
LCRA (Buchanan Dam)
River / basin
Colorado River
State
Texas
Data feed
usgs
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Lake Buchanan — questions
How full is Lake Buchanan right now?
The most recent reading puts Lake Buchanan at 1,019.7 feet.
Can I launch a boat at Lake Buchanan?
Lake is near full pool — most ramps should be open. Confirm your specific ramp before you go. Individual ramps open and close on their own schedules and on local hazards.
Where does Lake Buchanan's level come from?
LakeLevelNow pulls it from the usgs public water-data feed. The reading is timestamped in the gauge above.
Who operates Lake Buchanan?
Lake Buchanan, on the Colorado River, is operated by LCRA (Buchanan Dam). Reservoir releases, flood-control drawdowns, and water-supply decisions are theirs.