Somerville Lk Nr Somerville
April 26, 2024
240 ft
-0.07% today100% of Normal • Normal
Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Somerville Lk Nr Somerville are currently 240 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 238.48ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2016-05-29 when levels reached 259.79 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2011-12-14 when levels receded to 227.6 ft. View historical levels.
Somerville Lake is a reservoir located in Burleson County, Texas, near the town of Somerville. The lake was created in 1967 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, water supply, and recreational purposes. The lake covers an area of 11,000 acres and has a capacity of 160,000 acre-feet. The Somerville Lake is fed by the Yegua Creek, Bedias Creek, and Brazos River, and its outflow is to the Brazos River. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The lake also provides water for irrigation and industrial purposes. The Somerville Lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and its water levels and flows are monitored by the National Weather Service.
| Geolocation | -96.525, 30.319 |
| Elevation | 236.16 ft |
| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.07% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
227.6 ft
2011-12-14 |
| Maximum |
259.79 ft
2016-05-29 |
| Average | 238 ft |
| Dam_Height | 80 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 75 |
| Drainage_Area | 1012 |
| Year_Completed | 1967 |
| Nid_Storage | 1042000 |
| Structural_Height | 80 |
| River_Or_Stream | YEGUA CREEK |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 6430 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 20210 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 80 |
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