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TexasReservoirCollin County
Lavon Lake
Lavon Lake is a reservoir of some 19,236 acres on the catchment_sqmi =, in Texas. Its shoreline falls inside Collin County. It is managed by USACE Fort Worth District. The latest reading is 488.62 ft, 3.4 ft below the 492.0 ft full pool.
Water level today: 488.62 ft (84% full) · see the full record
Coordinates33.0444, -96.4656
Surface area19,236 acres
Max depth38 ft
Full pool492.0 ft
Capacity409,757 acre-ft
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Managed byUSACE Fort Worth District
Swimming beaches on Lavon Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
Lavon Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
Water level today
Station 08060500, Lavon Lk nr Lavon, TX, publishes the water surface elevation used here. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 488.68 ft and 494.06 ft (low on 2026-09-08, high on 2026-06-22). The conservation pool tops out at 492.0 ft. The last value stored here, 488.62 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Conservation capacity is 409,757 acre-feet. That put the reservoir at 84% of its conservation capacity. Water level decides what is usable on the shoreline, from beach width to ramp access.
488.62 ft -0.38 ft in 7 days
Is Lavon Lake good for swimming?
Its coordinates are 33.0444, -96.4656. Maximum depth is around 38 feet. Releases go downstream into the catchment_sqmi =. It lies at roughly 492 feet of elevation.
Station 08060500, Lavon Lk nr Lavon, TX, publishes the water surface elevation used here. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 488.68 ft and 494.06 ft (low on 2026-09-08, high on 2026-06-22). The conservation pool tops out at 492.0 ft. The last value stored here, 488.62 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Conservation capacity is 409,757 acre-feet. That put the reservoir at 84% of its conservation capacity. Water level decides what is usable on the shoreline, from beach width to ramp access.
If Lavon Lake is busy, the nearest alternatives here are Lake Ray Hubbard (Texas, 17 mi), White Rock Lake (Texas, 21 mi) and New Terrell City Lake (Texas, 27 mi). Texas has 118 lakes on this site in total.
Season dates vary by park; the operating agency publishes them each spring. Algae blooms are seasonal and local: look for posted signs at the ramp or park entrance. Water temperature is not measured at this lake by any public agency we read.
The shoreline of Lavon Lake has 14 public recreation areas and 1 boat ramp in the datasets we read. Recreation areas nearby include Lavonia Park, Stilling Basin Access Point and Little Avalon. Launch points include Brockdale Park Boat Ramp.. Parking is the usual limit on busy summer weekends.
Recreation areas on Lavon Lake
14 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Lavonia Park Stilling Basin Access Point Little Avalon Little Ridge Park Clear Lake Park Avalon Park Mallard Park Pebble Beach Park East Fork Park Tickey Creek Park Collin Park Lakeland Park Brockdale Park Bratonia Park
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Boat ramps and access points
Public launch points recorded around the lake. Low water can close shallow ramps, so check the level before hauling a trailer.
| Name | Operated by | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockdale Park Boat Ramp | USACE | 5.4 mi | source |
Ramp data: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about Lavon Lake
Is there a beach at Lavon Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is Lavon Lake?
About 19,236 acres. Maximum depth is around 38 feet.
What other lakes are near Lavon Lake?
The closest in this guide is Lake Ray Hubbard, about 17 miles away in Texas.
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Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these public sources.