WRIGHT PATMAN LK NR TEXARKANA
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Wright Patman Lake is a reservoir located in Northeast Texas, near the city of Texarkana. The lake was created in 1956 by the US Army Corps of Engineers as part of a flood control and hydroelectric power generation project. It covers an area of 20,000 acres and has a shoreline of 200 miles. The lake is fed by several tributaries, including the Sulphur River and the Big Creek. The primary purpose of the lake is to provide flood control, but it also serves as a source of water for surrounding communities and supports a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including catfish, bass, and crappie. The surrounding land is used for agricultural purposes, including cattle grazing and crop production. The lake also provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and waterfowl.
July 26, 2024
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| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.02% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
222.85 ft
2011-12-03 |
| Maximum |
254.54 ft
2016-05-09 |
| Average | 228 ft |
| Dam_Height | 106 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 101 |
| Drainage_Area | 3443 |
| Year_Completed | 1954 |
| Nid_Storage | 6505000 |
| River_Or_Stream | SULPHUR RIVER |
| Structural_Height | 106 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 20300 |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 18640 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 106 |
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