Moss Lk Nr Gainesville reservoir
Moss Lk Nr Gainesville
Moss Lake is a reservoir located in Cooke County, Texas, near the city of Gainesville. Originally constructed in 1962 as a drinking water supply for the city, the lake is now primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The lake covers an area of 1,190 acres and has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The hydrology of Moss Lake is primarily fed by surface water flow and snowpack from the surrounding area. The lake is also utilized for agricultural purposes such as irrigation and livestock watering. In recent years, the lake has experienced issues with algae blooms, which have prompted local officials to implement measures to improve water quality. Despite these challenges, Moss Lake remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in North Texas.
Daily levels at Moss Lk Nr Gainesville
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Moss Lk Nr Gainesville -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Near Gainesville | 466 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 6 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 2 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | 62 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moss Lk Nr Gainesville.
Boat launches
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
- Grayson County
- Lake Road Marshall County
Campgrounds
- Hickory Creek - Lake Texoma
- Texoma Marina
- Sheppard Afb Military - Lake Texoma
- Marietta Landing - Lake Murray State Park
- Buzzards Roost - Lake Murray State Park
- Cedar Bayou Marina - Lake Texoma
Fishing spots
Track Moss Lk Nr Gainesville in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Moss Lk Nr Gainesville
Where does the data for Moss Lk Nr Gainesville come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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