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Twin Buttes Reservoir conditions today

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1,894.23ft

Down 0.36 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SSE wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 77°F, thunderstorms possible. Tuesday: S wind 3 to 10 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 80°F.

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Water level

1,894.23ft NGVD29

-0.36 ft in 7 days

11.66 ft below the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Twin Buttes Reservoir was at 1,894.23 ft on October 26, falling 0.36 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,905.89 ft, so the lake is 11.66 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Texas
County
Tom Green County
Surface area
7,102 acres
Elevation
1,940 ft
Dam completed
1963
USGS gauge
08131200, Twin Buttes Res nr San Angelo, TX
Coordinates
31.3462° N, 100.5399° W

Background reading: Twin Buttes Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Twin Buttes Reservoir

Set in Tom Green County, Texas, Twin Buttes Reservoir is a 7,102-acre reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1963. The water surface sits about 1,940 ft above sea level.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 08131200 (Twin Buttes Res nr San Angelo, TX), about 2 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Twin Buttes Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Twin Buttes Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSE wind 5 to 10 kt, gusts to 16 kt, high near 77°F, thunderstorms possible. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Twin Buttes Reservoir right now?

Twin Buttes Reservoir was at 1,894.23 ft on October 26, falling 0.36 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,905.89 ft, so the lake is 11.66 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Twin Buttes Reservoir?

Twin Buttes Reservoir covers about 7,102 acres (11 square miles) of surface water.

When was Twin Buttes Reservoir built?

The dam that forms Twin Buttes Reservoir was completed in 1963.

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