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.
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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.
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0.0% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
1,879.11 ft
2024-04-20 |
| Maximum |
1,899.4 ft
2007-10-02 |
| Average | 1,889 ft |
| Dam_Height | 91 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 86 |
| Drainage_Area | 48 |
| Year_Completed | 1948 |
| Nid_Storage | 49290 |
| Structural_Height | 91 |
| River_Or_Stream | HORDS CREEK |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 510 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 6800 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 91 |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
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Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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Elm Ck At Ballinger
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Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
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Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
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