Lake Conroe is a reservoir located in Montgomery County, Texas, near Conroe. The lake was created in 1973 by the construction of a dam on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River. It covers a surface area of 21,000 acres and has a maximum depth of 75 feet. The lake is a major source of water for the city of Houston and surrounding areas. It also serves as a popular recreational destination, offering fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. The lake is fed by several creeks and streams, including the Caney Creek, Peach Creek, and the East and West Forks of the San Jacinto River. The lake is also surrounded by agricultural land used for cattle ranching and farming. The snowpack in the area is not significant, as the climate in the region is subtropical.
Windspeed
Humidity
24hr Change | -0.15% |
Percent of Normal | 104% |
Minimum |
273,300
2022-12-23 |
Maximum |
518,300
2017-08-28 |
Average | 384,006 |
Dam_Height | 82 |
Hydraulic_Height | 82 |
Drainage_Area | 444 |
Years_Modified | 2001 - Hydraulic, 2001 - Structural, 2006 - Other, 2009 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1973 |
Nid_Storage | 706970 |
Structural_Height | 82 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Foundations | Soil |
Surface_Area | 20118 |
Outlet_Gates | Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 3 |
River_Or_Stream | WEST FORK SAN JACINTO RIVER |
Dam_Length | 11800 |
Hazard_Potential | Not Available |
Nid_Height | 82 |