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April 18, 2024
Hords Ck Lk Nr Valera
April 18, 2024
1,879 ft
Hords Creek Lake, located in Valera, Texas, was created in 1951 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as part of a flood control project. The lake covers approximately 6,400 acres and holds 121,500 acre-feet of water. The primary source of water for the lake is the Colorado River, which is fed by snowpack in the Rocky Mountains. The lake serves as a source of irrigation for agriculture and is also used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The lake is home to a variety of fish including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. The surrounding area is also known for its rich oil and gas deposits.
| Geolocation | -99.561, 31.833 |
| Elevation | 1,903.6 ft |
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
1,879.16 ft
2024-04-17 |
| Maximum |
1,899.4 ft
2007-10-02 |
| Average | 1,888 ft |
| Dam_Height | 91 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 86 |
| Drainage_Area | 48 |
| Year_Completed | 1948 |
| Nid_Storage | 49290 |
| Structural_Height | 91 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| River_Or_Stream | HORDS CREEK |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 510 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 6800 |
| Nid_Height | 91 |
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