Lake Corpus Christi water level — Texas

Texas · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Lake Corpus Christi in Texas was last measured at 83.29 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+1.4 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Lake Corpus Christi · Texas
Pool elevation
83.29 ft

Datum NGVD29. This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
86,660 acre-ft
Recent trend
↑Rising

+1.4 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

83.6ft74.7ftApr 15 – Jul 14

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USGS site 08210500, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Lake Corpus Christi, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Choke Canyon Reservoir TX 179.45 ft 62 km
Coleto Creek Reservoir TX 95.77 ft 104 km
Lake Texana TX 43.56 ft 158 km
Wfk Dry Comal Creek TX 799.30 ft 186 km
Medina Lake TX 991.34 ft 197 km
Canyon Lake TX 888.02 ft 206 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lake Corpus Christi?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 83.29 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Lake Corpus Christi full right now?
Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?
From USGS site 08210500, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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