Lk Kemp Nr Mabelle

RESERVOIR REPORT

1,136 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Lk Kemp Nr Mabelle are currently 1,136 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,137.13ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-06-08 when levels reached 1,148.57 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2013-06-06 when levels receded to 1,118.98 ft. View historical levels.

The LK Kemp NR Mabelle in Texas is a man-made reservoir that was built in the 1940s for flood control, water supply, and recreation purposes. The reservoir is fed by the South Sulphur River and serves as a water source for several nearby communities. The hydrology of the reservoir includes inflows from creeks and the river, as well as precipitation and runoff. The reservoir also has a spillway to control water levels during heavy rainfall. The area surrounding the reservoir is used for agricultural purposes, particularly for the production of wheat and cotton. Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are also popular at the reservoir. The surface flow and snowpack providers for the reservoir are the South Sulphur River and nearby creeks.