Belton Lk Nr Belton reservoir
Belton Lk Nr Belton
Belton Lake is a man-made reservoir located on the Leon River in Texas, USA. It was created in 1954 as part of the Belton Dam project and serves as a flood control, water supply, and recreational resource for the region. The lake has a capacity of over 400,000 acre-feet of water and covers an area of 12,300 acres. The hydrology of the lake is influenced by the Leon River and other tributaries. The lake provides surface flow for the surrounding agricultural lands and supports various recreational activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The snowpack providers for the lake are the surrounding hills and mountains that receive significant snowfall during the winter months. The lake has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Daily levels at Belton Lk Nr Belton
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
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Wind direction, degrees clockwise from north
Deg · code 00036
Wind speed, mph
mph · code 00035
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 Belton Lk Nr Belton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 396 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 64 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 249 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 20 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 657 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 133 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Belton Lk Nr Belton.
Boat launches
- Farm-To-Market Road 2305, Belton
- Westcliff Park, Belton
- Denmans Lane, Belton
- Rogers Park Road 2256-2400, Belton
- Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
- Simmons Road 4600, Belton
Campgrounds
- Live Oak Ridge Park - Belton Lake
- Westcliff - Belton Lake
- Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
- Owl Creek - Belton Lake
- Dana Peak - Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- 25
Fishing spots
Track Belton Lk Nr Belton 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 Belton Lk Nr Belton
Where does the data for Belton Lk Nr Belton 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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