Overview
Joe Pool Lake is a reservoir in TX. Primary inflow is Mountain Creek. It is managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Fort Worth District.
The basin is characterized by about 7,740 acres of surface area. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Joe Pool Lake supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Pool elevations are managed against conservation or full-pool elevation near 522 feet NGVD29. Monitoring current levels matters for ramp usability, shoreline access, and understanding storage relative to the published operating range.
Current Conditions
Joe Pool Lake is currently 1.95 feet below full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.09 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.09 ft
- Drought conditionsSevere Drought
- Active advisories1 active (Notice)
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Joe Pool Lake is a 7,740-acre reservoir on the Mountain Creek managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Fort Worth District.






