LK CONROE NR CONROE

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


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.

October 4, 2024

°F

°F

mph

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

Regional Streamflow

1

Cubic Feet Per Second

4

Cubic Feet Per Second

1650

Cubic Feet Per Second

1860

Cubic Feet Per Second
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