Wright Patman Lake is a reservoir located in Northeast Texas, near the city of Texarkana.
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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.
| 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 | 226 ft |
| Dam_Height | 106 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 101 |
| Drainage_Area | 3443 |
| Year_Completed | 1954 |
| Nid_Storage | 6505000 |
| Structural_Height | 106 |
| River_Or_Stream | SULPHUR RIVER |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 20300 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled - 0 |
| Dam_Length | 18640 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 106 |
Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana
|
576cfs |
Red River At Index
|
1960cfs |
Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms
|
398cfs |
Red River At Spring Bank
|
6440cfs |
Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs
|
31cfs |
White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha
|
21cfs |