Bardwell Lk Nr Ennis
March 28 2024
424 ft
-0.04% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Bardwell Lk Nr Ennis are currently 424 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 422.06ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2015-06-18 when levels reached 440.67 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2020-12-28 when levels receded to 415.66 ft. View historical levels.
Bardwell Lake, located near Ennis, Texas, was created in 1965 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a flood control and water supply reservoir. The hydrology of the lake is controlled by the dam on Waxahachie Creek, which feeds into the lake. The lake receives water from a number of sources including Waxahachie Creek, Chambers Creek, and Cedar Creek. The lake is also fed by snowpack from the surrounding areas during winter months. Bardwell Lake is used for agricultural irrigation and recreation, including fishing, boating, and camping. The surface flow of the water is mainly from the Waxahachie Creek, which is the primary source of water for the lake. The lake is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, with catfish, bass, and crappie being among the most commonly caught fish in the lake.
Geolocation | -96.647, 32.250 |
Elevation | 408.36 ft |
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.04% |
Percent of Normal | 100% |
Minimum |
415.66 ft
2020-12-28 |
Maximum |
440.67 ft
2015-06-18 |
Average | 422 ft |
Dam_Height | 82 |
Hydraulic_Height | 78 |
Drainage_Area | 178 |
Year_Completed | 1965 |
Nid_Storage | 317483 |
Structural_Height | 82 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
River_Or_Stream | WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Surface_Area | 3570 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
Dam_Length | 15400 |
Nid_Height | 82 |