Lk Brownwood Nr Brownwood

RESERVOIR REPORT

1,421 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Lk Brownwood Nr Brownwood are currently 1,421 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,418.5ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2016-06-04 when levels reached 1,429.65 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2011-10-08 when levels receded to 1,408.27 ft. View historical levels.

LK Brownwood Reservoir is located in Brownwood, Texas and was created in 1933 with the construction of the Brownwood Dam. The reservoir is supplied by the Pecan Bayou, a tributary of the Colorado River. It serves as a primary water source for the city of Brownwood and surrounding areas. The reservoir has a capacity of 83,000 acre-feet and is used for irrigation, municipal water supply, and recreation. In terms of surface flow, the Pecan Bayou provides the majority of inflow, while snowpack is not a significant factor for this region. The reservoir is also used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. Additionally, the surrounding area is home to agricultural activities, with crops such as cotton, peanuts, and wheat being grown in the region.