Medina Lk Nr San Antonio
RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023977 ft
0% today96% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Medina Lk Nr San Antonio are currently 977 ft, about 96% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 1,024.25ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2016-06-03 when levels reached 1,065.89 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2014-05-25 when levels receded to 972.41 ft. View historical levels.
Medina Lake, located near San Antonio, Texas, was created in the early 1900s as a result of the Medina Dam construction on the Medina River. The lake has a surface area of 5,575 acres and a capacity of 254,000 acre-feet. The primary source of water for the lake is the Medina River, with additional inflows from Parker Creek and Black Creek. The lake serves as a source of drinking water and irrigation for surrounding agricultural areas. The lake also provides recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The lake's hydrology is affected by the area's frequent droughts and the amount of snowpack in the surrounding regions. During droughts, the lake's water levels can drop significantly, impacting its recreational and agricultural uses.

Geolocation | -98.933, 29.541 |
Elevation | 1,062.72 ft |
Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
Percent of Normal | 96% |
Minimum |
972.41 ft
2014-05-25 |
Maximum |
1,065.89 ft
2016-06-03 |
Average | 1,024 ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
GUADALUPE RV AT KERRVILLE | 3 cfs | 0.7 ft |
SAN SABA RV AT SAN SABA | 16 cfs | 2.5 ft |
COLORADO RV NR SAN SABA | 96 cfs | 2.2 ft |
GUADALUPE RV NR CENTER POINT | 1 cfs | 3.0 ft |
SAN SABA RV NR BRADY | 3 cfs | 1.9 ft |