Reservoir · Texas · United States · USGS NWIS
Richland-Chambers Reservoir
94.4% full
Capacity
1,387.91 hm³
Volume stored
1310 hm³
Coordinates
32.040°N, 96.207°W
Last updated
2026-08-13
Current fill
94.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
-6.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
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 Richland-Chambers Reservoir
As of August 13, 2026, Richland-Chambers Reservoir is filled to 94.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,310 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,388 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts), and it is 6.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Richland-Chambers Reservoir — 1459 data points between August 14, 2022 and August 13, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 79.7% (November 21, 2022) to a high of 105.0% (May 6, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Texas basin at 32.040°N, 96.207°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.4%
- Water stored
- 1,310 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,388 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 6.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Texas
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 32.040°N, 96.207°W
- Last updated
- August 13, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 94.4% | 1,310 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 94.5% | 1,311 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 94.7% | 1,314 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 94.7% | 1,315 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 94.9% | 1,317 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 94.9% | 1,317 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 95.1% | 1,320 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 95.2% | 1,321 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 95.3% | 1,322 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 95.4% | 1,325 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 95.4% | 1,325 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 95.6% | 1,327 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Richland-Chambers Reservoir?
As of August 13, 2026, Richland-Chambers Reservoir is at 94.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,310 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Richland-Chambers Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 13, 2026, Richland-Chambers Reservoir is high at 94.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Richland-Chambers Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Richland-Chambers Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Richland-Chambers Reservoir hold?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir has a total capacity of 1,388 hm³.
Where is Richland-Chambers Reservoir reservoir located?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir is located in Texas, United States, within the Texas basin (coordinates 32.040°N, 96.207°W).
What is Richland-Chambers Reservoir used for?
Richland-Chambers Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.