Reservoir · Texas · United States · USGS NWIS
Lake Corpus Christi
91.5% full
Capacity
317.33 hm³
Volume stored
291 hm³
Coordinates
28.038°N, 97.871°W
Last updated
2026-08-13
Current fill
91.5%vs 7 days ago
+9.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+72.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-08-13.
Catchment Weather
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About Lake Corpus Christi
As of August 13, 2026, Lake Corpus Christi is filled to 91.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 291 hm³ of water out of a maximum 317 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 9.1 percentage points, and it is 72.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Corpus Christi — 1461 data points between August 14, 2022 and August 13, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 8.5% (April 17, 2026) to a high of 91.5% (August 12, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Texas basin at 28.038°N, 97.871°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.5%
- Water stored
- 291 hm³
- Total capacity
- 317 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 9.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 72.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Texas
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 28.038°N, 97.871°W
- Last updated
- August 13, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 91.5% | 290 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 91.5% | 290 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 91.2% | 289 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 90.7% | 288 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 89.8% | 285 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 88.5% | 281 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 86.3% | 274 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 82.4% | 262 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 75.8% | 241 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 67.4% | 214 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 58.3% | 185 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 49.6% | 157 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Corpus Christi?
As of August 13, 2026, Lake Corpus Christi is at 91.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 291 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Lake Corpus Christi reservoir full?
No. As of August 13, 2026, Lake Corpus Christi is high at 91.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Corpus Christi rising or falling?
The level at Lake Corpus Christi is rising — it gained 9.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Lake Corpus Christi hold?
Lake Corpus Christi has a total capacity of 317 hm³.
Where is Lake Corpus Christi reservoir located?
Lake Corpus Christi is located in Texas, United States, within the Texas basin (coordinates 28.038°N, 97.871°W).
What is Lake Corpus Christi used for?
Lake Corpus Christi is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.