Richland-Chambers Reservoir water level — Texas

Texas · USGS · reading Aug 31, 2026, 3:00 AM (UTC-05:00) Provisional

Richland-Chambers Reservoir in Texas was last measured at 312.96 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:00 AM (UTC-05:00) (USGS Water Services). That is 92.5% of conservation-pool capacity. Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.9 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision.

Current reading Richland-Chambers Reservoir · Texas
Pool elevation
312.96 ft

Datum NGVD29 · provisional, subject to revision. (Why datum matters →)

% of conservation pool full
92.5%
Storage
1,038,000 acre-ft
Recent trend
↓Falling

−0.9 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

Readings this station published between Jun 2, 2026 and Aug 31, 2026 — a 89-day window — downsampled for display.

314.3ft313.0ftJun 2 – Aug 31

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-08-31. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Not for navigation or safety decisions (why →)

Source: USGS site 08064550 · USACE SWF/FFLT2, retrieved Aug 31, 2026, 8:24 AM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

About this gauge's record

This site's drainage basin covers approximately 1,957 sq mi of contributing watershed. USACE's continuous elevation record for this project begins in 2010 (3 tracked series for this project).

How Richland-Chambers Reservoir compares nearby

Richland-Chambers Reservoir is at 92.5% of conservation-pool capacity. Of the 3 nearest lakes reporting a comparable figure, none are fuller, and 3 are lower. The fullest nearby is Bardwell Lake at 91.8% and the lowest is Cedar Creek Reservoir at 76.1%. All 6 nearby lakes with a current trend are also falling, suggesting a regional pattern rather than an operation specific to this dam.

Nearby lakes

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

Lakes nearest to Richland-Chambers Reservoir, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Halbert Lake TX 365.23 ft 20 km
Cedar Creek Reservoir TX 316.91 ft 23 km
Lake Athens TX 439.01 ft 46 km
Navarro Mills Lake TX 422.73 ft 46 km
Bardwell Lake TX 419.77 ft 48 km
Lake Mexia TX 446.93 ft 56 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
As of Aug 31, 2026, 3:00 AM (UTC-05:00), the pool elevation was 312.96 ft (datum NGVD29), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Richland-Chambers Reservoir full right now?
The source reports it at 92.5% of conservation-pool capacity as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:00 AM (UTC-05:00).
Where does this data come from?
From USGS site 08064550 · USACE SWF/FFLT2, retrieved Aug 31, 2026, 8:24 AM (UTC+00:00).

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