CROSS LAKE AT SHREVEPORT

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Louisiana Reservoirs Cross Bayou Watershed

Cross Lake At Shreveport

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023

168 ft

+0.04% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Cross Lake At Shreveport are currently 168 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 169.48ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2019 was 2021-05-13 when levels reached 173.4 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2023-09-20 when levels receded to 168.92 ft. View historical levels.

Cross Lake is a 8,575-acre reservoir located in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was created in 1926 by the construction of a dam on the Red River. The lake is primarily fed by the Red River and several smaller tributaries. It also receives water from snowpack and surface flow from surrounding areas. The lake provides water for agricultural uses and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The hydrology of the lake is managed by the Red River Waterway Commission. The lake has been the subject of conservation efforts due to issues such as water quality and invasive species. Overall, Cross Lake serves as an important resource for the surrounding community and plays a significant role in the region's water supply and recreational activities.

Geolocation -93.798, 32.513
Elevation 154.76 ft
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change 0.04%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 168.92 ft
2023-09-20
Maximum 173.4 ft
2021-05-13
Average 169 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
BAYOU PIERRE NEAR LAKE END 8 cfs 5.5 ft
BAYOU ANACOCO NEAR ROSEPINE 8 cfs 3.1 ft
BIG CYPRESS CK NR JEFFERSON 54 cfs 4.5 ft
NECHES RV NR ROCKLAND 115 cfs 2.9 ft

Historical Data

GAGE HEIGHT, FT
LAKE OR RESERVOIR WATER SURFACE ELEVATION ABOVE NGVD 1929, FT

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