Reservoir · Texas · United States · BOR RISE
Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam
26.8% full
Capacity
1,166.13 hm³
Volume stored
312 hm³
Coordinates
35.711°N, 101.551°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
26.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-0.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: BOR RISE — US Bureau of Reclamation — 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: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
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About Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam is filled to 26.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 312 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,166 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam — 1823 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 19.7% (April 21, 2023) to a high of 29.4% (September 19, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Texas basin at 35.711°N, 101.551°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 26.8%
- Water stored
- 312 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,166 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Texas
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 35.711°N, 101.551°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 312 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 313 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 313 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 26.9% | 314 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 26.9% | 314 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 26.9% | 314 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 26.9% | 314 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 27.0% | 315 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 27.0% | 315 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 27.0% | 315 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 27.0% | 315 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 27.0% | 315 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam is at 26.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 312 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam is low at 26.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam rising or falling?
The level at Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam hold?
Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam has a total capacity of 1,166 hm³.
Where is Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam reservoir located?
Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam is located in Texas, United States, within the Texas basin (coordinates 35.711°N, 101.551°W).
What is Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam used for?
Lake Meredith and Sanford Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.