Lake Fork Res Nr Quitman reservoir
Lake Fork Res Nr Quitman
Lake Fork Reservoir is located in Wood County, Texas, near the town of Quitman. It was created in 1980 for flood control and serves as a major water supply for the surrounding area. The lake has a surface area of 27,690 acres and a maximum depth of 70 feet. The Sabine River Authority operates and manages the reservoir. The hydrology of Lake Fork is primarily dependent on rainfall, and the lake receives water from several small creeks and streams. Its main tributary is the Lake Fork Creek. The reservoir is also used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The lake has become famous for its trophy bass fishing, attracting anglers from all over the world. Additionally, it is used for agricultural purposes, particularly for irrigation.
Daily levels at Lake Fork Res Nr Quitman
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Fork Res Nr Quitman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 20 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 165 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 70 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 302 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 17 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur At Commerce | 0 cfs | → |
About Lake Fork Res Nr Quitman
Where does the data for Lake Fork Res Nr Quitman come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.