Lk Palo Pinto Nr Santo

RESERVOIR REPORT

856 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Lk Palo Pinto Nr Santo are currently 856 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 862.38ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2016-06-01 when levels reached 871.1 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2015-02-22 when levels receded to 846.65 ft. View historical levels.

LK Palo Pinto is a reservoir located in Santo, Texas, with a total capacity of 10,366 acre-feet. The reservoir was built in 1939 by the Brazos River Authority to provide water to the surrounding area for irrigation and municipal purposes. The hydrology of the reservoir is supplied by the Palo Pinto Creek, which flows into the Brazos River. The reservoir is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir also provides a source of water for agricultural purposes, including irrigation for crops such as cotton, wheat, and hay. The surrounding area receives an average annual snowpack of around 0.7 inches, which contributes to the surface flow of the reservoir. Overall, LK Palo Pinto plays an important role in providing water resources to the surrounding area for both agricultural and recreational purposes.