Outlook

Middle estimate, with the range the level has an 8 in 10 chance of landing in. The bars share one scale: change from today.

Next week · by Nov 21155.9 ft352.31 m−0.1 ft−0.03 m from todayLikely 1155.8352.30 to 1156.1 ft352.38 mChance of ending 1 ft0.3 m or more higher: under 5%

In 2 weeks · by Nov 91155.8 ft352.29 m−0.1 ft−0.04 m from todayLikely 1155.7352.26 to 1156.1 ft352.39 mChance of ending 1 ft0.3 m or more higher: under 5%

In a month · by Nov 251155.7 ft352.26 m−0.3 ft−0.08 m from todayLikely 1155.5352.20 to 1156.9 ft352.63 mChance of ending 1 ft0.3 m or more higher: 10%

Rises are harder to call. Heavy rain in the watershed can push the lake above these ranges within days.

Rain, past 7 days: 0.1 in2 mm watershed average
Rain forecast, next 7 days: 0.6 in16 mm normal 0.7 in17 mm

Statistical estimate, not safety, boating, or water-quality advice. For ramps, closures and advisories, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Map

Map of Proctor Lake with the dam, level gauge and 7 public boat ramps.

Dam
Level gauge
Public boat ramp

Ramp locations from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Whether a ramp is open depends on the lake level; check the operator.

Level and outlook

FeetMeters above sea level

Measured
Middle estimate
8 in 10 range
Full pool

Show outlook as a table

Date	Low end	Middle	High end
Nov 2	1155.8352.30	1155.9352.31	1156.1352.38
Nov 9	1155.7352.26	1155.8352.29	1156.1352.39
Nov 25	1155.5352.20	1155.7352.26	1156.9352.63

How well this outlook has done here

We tested the 2-week outlook on past years at this lake, as if made once a week with only what was known that day.

On average it was off by: 0.46 ft0.14 m Assuming the level stays the same was off by 0.66 ft0.20 m
Actual level inside our range: 78% of 432 tests; the range is built to catch 8 in 10
When we said a rise was possible (20–40%): 24% of those 21 times it ended 1 ft0.3 m or more higher

The rise chance uses the same threshold for every lake: 1 ft (0.3048 m).

Connected lakes

Water from upstream lakes flows into this one; water released here flows on downstream.

Upstream

Lake Leon1370.6 ft417.75 m · 75%

Downstream

Belton Lake592.7 ft180.66 m · 96%

Nearby lakes

Closest lakes in a straight line, with today's level.

About Proctor Lake

Proctor Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River in Comanche County, about 3 miles west of Proctor. It was impounded in the early 1960s for flood control and water supply. Lake Leon is upstream, and Belton Lake is further down the Leon River.

More: Wikipedia · Texas Water Development Board · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Full pool (conservation): 1162.0 ft354.18 m
Highest level since 2001: 1197.4 ft364.96 m, Jun 2016
Lowest level since 2001: 1148.1 ft349.93 m, Oct 2023
Surface area at normal pool: 4,610 acres1,866 ha
Conservation storage: 54,762 acre-feet68 million m³
Dam: Proctor Dam, 1964
River or creek: Leon River
County: Comanche
Owner: USACE - Fort Worth District

Elevations are feetmeters above sea level (NGVD29).

Common questions

Is Proctor Lake full right now?

On Oct 26 it was 1156.0 ft, 6.0 ft below full pool (1162.0 ft), holding 57% of its conservation storage.On Oct 26 it was 352.34 m, 1.84 m below full pool (354.18 m), holding 57% of its conservation storage.

Is Proctor Lake going up or down?

The middle estimate for Nov 9 is about steady, with an 8 in 10 chance it ends between 1155.7 ft and 1156.1 ft. The chance it ends 1 ft or more higher than today is under 5%. Heavy rain can change that quickly.The middle estimate for Nov 9 is about steady, with an 8 in 10 chance it ends between 352.26 m and 352.39 m. The chance it ends 0.3 m or more higher than today is under 5%. Heavy rain can change that quickly.

Where does this data come from?

Daily levels come from the Texas Water Development Board and lake operators. The outlook is our own statistical model, using recent levels and forecast rain over the watershed.