Lk Corpus Christi Nr Mathis

RESERVOIR REPORT

87 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Lk Corpus Christi Nr Mathis are currently 87 ft, about 99% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 88.51ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2017-10-13 when levels reached 94.79 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2013-03-10 when levels receded to 76.78 ft. View historical levels.

Lake Corpus Christi is a man-made reservoir located in southern Texas, near Mathis. The lake was created in 1958 by the construction of a dam on the Nueces River. It has a capacity of 691,130 acre-feet and a surface area of 18,256 acres. The hydrology of the lake is primarily fed by the Nueces River and its tributaries. The lake serves as a primary source of drinking water for the city of Corpus Christi and surrounding areas. The surface flow providers include the Nueces River Authority and the Corpus Christi Water Department. The lake is also used for recreational purposes, such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Agricultural activities are also common in the surrounding areas, with crops such as cotton, corn, and sorghum being grown.