Sam Rayburn Res Nr Jasper

RESERVOIR REPORT

161 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Sam Rayburn Res Nr Jasper are currently 161 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 160.32ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2021-06-09 when levels reached 175.15 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2021-07-05 when levels receded to 146.28 ft. View historical levels.

Sam Rayburn Reservoir is a man-made lake on the Angelina River in Texas. It was constructed in the mid-20th century for flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply. The reservoir is named after Sam Rayburn, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The reservoir has a storage capacity of 3,997,600 acre-feet, making it the largest lake entirely within the state of Texas. It is fed by several creeks and streams, including the Angelina River, which provides 90% of the inflow. The lake is also supplied by surface runoff and snowmelt during the winter months.

The primary agricultural use of the reservoir is for irrigation, with many farmers in the surrounding area relying on it for their crops. Additionally, the lake is a popular recreational destination, with activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming drawing visitors from across the state.