Belton Lk Nr Belton
April 20, 2024
584 ft
-0.01% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Belton Lk Nr Belton are currently 584 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 590.53ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2016-06-28 when levels reached 619.5 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2023-10-23 when levels receded to 574.62 ft. View historical levels.
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.
| Geolocation | -97.475, 31.106 |
| Elevation | 590.4 ft |
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.01% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
574.62 ft
2023-10-23 |
| Maximum |
619.5 ft
2016-06-28 |
| Average | 591 ft |
| Dam_Height | 192 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 187 |
| Drainage_Area | 3560 |
| Year_Completed | 1954 |
| Nid_Storage | 1876700 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Structural_Height | 192 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| River_Or_Stream | LEON RIVER |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 12300 |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 5524 |
| Nid_Height | 192 |
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