Reservoir Report

Lake J. B. Thomas Near Vincent Reservoir

Texas, USA USGS

As of August 27, 2026, Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent is holding 44,430 ac-ft of water — 1996% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.

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Current storage
44,430ac-ft
% of normal
1996%
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Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent
USGS · 08118000
44,430 ac-ft
As of 2026-08-27
Seasonal avg
2,225
Record max
2,252
24h change
-0.1%
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Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent -- Texas reservoir
Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent Texas
About this reservoir

Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent

LK J.B. Thomas is a reservoir located near Vincent, Texas. The reservoir was created in 1952 when the Colorado River was dammed. The primary purpose of the reservoir is to provide water for irrigation and municipal use. The hydrology of the reservoir is supplied by the Colorado River and several small tributary streams. The specific surface flow of the reservoir is dependent on the amount of rainfall and runoff from the surrounding area. The snowpack providers for the reservoir are primarily from the northern and western parts of the state. The reservoir is used for agricultural purposes such as irrigation, and also for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. There are several parks and boat ramps located around the reservoir for public use.

StateTexas
OperatorUSGS
Site ID08118000
Percent of normal1996%
Last updated2026-08-27
Records since2008
Storage trends

Daily levels at Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent

Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.

Reservoir storage, acre-ft

ac-ft · code 00054

Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft

ft · code 62614

Detailed forecast

Plan around the weather

Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Regional inflow

Nearby streamflow gauges

USGS streamgauges around Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.

Around the water

Make a day of it

Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent.

FAQ

About Lk J. B. Thomas Nr Vincent

What is the water level at Lake J. B. Thomas Near Vincent Reservoir right now?

As of August 27, 2026, Lake J. B. Thomas Near Vincent Reservoir is holding 44,430 ac-ft, about 1996% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.

Is Lake J. B. Thomas Near Vincent Reservoir high or low right now?

Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.

Where does the data for Lake J. B. Thomas Near Vincent come from?

Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the report updated?

Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.

What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?

The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.

What's "% of normal"?

The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).

Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.