Hords Ck Lk Nr Valera

RESERVOIR REPORT

1,880 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Hords Ck Lk Nr Valera are currently 1,880 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,888.05ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2007-10-02 when levels reached 1,899.4 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2012-09-13 when levels receded to 1,879.93 ft. View historical levels.

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.