Water
gage height, ft levels
at
Lk Houston Nr Sheldon
are currently
42
ft,
about
100% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
42.58ft.
Maximum recorded
Gage height, ft
since record keeping began in
2007
was
2017-08-30
when levels reached
52.68 ft.
Lowest recorded
Gage height, ft
was
2011-09-04
when levels receded to
36.25 ft.
View historical levels.
LK Houston NR Sheldon, TX is a reservoir located in Harris County, Texas. It was created in 1953 by the construction of an earthen dam on the San Jacinto River. The reservoir has a total capacity of 21,000 acre-feet and serves as a source of drinking water for the city of Houston. The hydrology of the reservoir is influenced by the San Jacinto River and its tributaries. The surface flow is provided by the river and the snowpack providers are limited as the area does not receive significant snowfall. The reservoir is primarily used for municipal water supply purposes, but it also provides opportunities for recreational activities such as boating and fishing. There are no agricultural uses associated with LK Houston NR Sheldon, TX.
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