Lk Athens Nr Athens reservoir
Lk Athens Nr Athens
Lake Athens is a man-made reservoir located in Athens, Texas. The lake was built in 1962 by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and covers approximately 1,799 acres. The lake's primary purpose is to provide a water source for the city of Athens and surrounding areas. The lake is fed by several creeks and a dam on Prairie Creek. Lake Athens is known for its clear water and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and water sports. The lake is also home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. In addition, the lake is used for agricultural and recreational purposes, including irrigation and providing a habitat for waterfowl. The lake's hydrology has been studied by various organizations, and several surface flow and snowpack providers contribute to the lake's water supply.
Daily levels at Lk Athens Nr Athens
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 Lk Athens Nr Athens -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 4,890 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 3,990 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 198 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 3 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 282 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lk Athens Nr Athens.
Track Lk Athens Nr Athens 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 Lk Athens Nr Athens
Where does the data for Lk Athens Nr Athens 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.
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