In addition to the water supplies in lake conroe, the sjra has been quietly working over the past 70plus years to develop longterm water supplies throughout the san jacinto and trinity river basins to ensure adequate water for both municipal and industrial customers. The lake can store up to 430,000 acrefeet of water at the normal pool elevation of 201 feet above mean sea level, i. The current release rate from lake conroe is 73,201 cubic feet per second cfs. Covering all or part of seven counties, the organizations jurisdiction includes the entire san jacinto river watershed, excluding harris county. To enhance the quality of life of the texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. Lake conroe spills on an average, annual basis much more water than we need for the surface water program. Though researchers found that anticipated lower lake levels present a threat, limited primarily to the lakearea economy. The study investigated how increasing regional demands for water from lake conroe, the countys primary surface water source, and resulting reductions in the recreational lakes water level might impact the areas economy. The sjra is releasing water from the lake conroe dam at a rate of 6,526 cubic feet per second. Lake conroe is on the west fork of the san jacinto river. Usgs 08067600 lk conroe nr conroe, tx usgs water data. Flood height percent is defined as the ratio of water level above flood pool lower bound to. The businesses and places included on our site are determined by our editors to be of pertinent interest to lake conroe visitors and residents. The river flows southeast from lake conroe, a 19,640 surface acre lake.
Available data for this site click to hide stationspecific text funding for this site is provided by the cooperators programs below. Hotels near lake conroe water sports, montgomery on tripadvisor. Theres still a tremendous volume of water flowing into the reservoir, and lake conroe personnel are working to slow the rise while rain continues to pummel the area, sjra added. Commodores message welcome to the lake conroe sailing association lcsa. Lake conroe press release significant rainfall event in. The lake conroe watershed has averaged just over one inch of rainfall in the past 24 hours, so all lake conroe dam gates remain closed and no water is being released. The current release rate from the lake conroe dam is 79,100 cubic feet per second cfs. Fish from your overthewater balcony, unit 242 seven coves. When you purchase our lake maps app, you get all the great marine chart app features like fishing spots, along with conroe lake depth map. History of lake conroe san jacinto river authority. The lake lies on the west fork of the san jacinto river, just west of interstate.
Prior to annexation, the communitys water and sewage services were provided by two separate municipal utility districts. The water rights to lake conroe are owned by the san jacinto river authority and the city of houston. The elevationstorage rating curve used to produce the storage hydrograph is made of two segments. These efforts began in 1945 with the acquisition of the old works project. Most of the lake is in unincorporated montgomery county. That unique feature brings guests back, time and again. The san jacinto river authority sjra is a public entity created by the texas legislature whose mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the san jacinto river basin. Lake conroe san jacinto river basin lake conroe is located approximately seven miles northwest of conroe, on the west fork of the san jacinto river in walker and montgomery counties. We are a fun loving, casual, sailing and social club. New record release and water level for lake conroe hello. The full story about lake conroes future water level of as a public water supply by lee g. History of lake conroe lake conroe real estate homes for. Lake conroe in the water boat show lake conroe texas.
It is the seat of montgomery county and a principal city. Reservoir elevation data was adjusted on april 11, 2018 based on recent elevation survey. Like most of the reservoirs in texas, the lake was planned and constructed shortly after the record sevenyear drought of the 1950s as part of a reservoirbuilding boom intended by state water planners to prevent a repeat of the water shortages experienced during the drought. Lake houston water level including historical chart. Maximum design water surface may reach to 207 feet above mean sea level. Lake conroe closed due to high level from rains the courier. A lake is defined to be in flood stage and shows up on this map when the most recent instantaneous water level is above flood space lower bound which is conservation pool elevation for water supply reservoirs and dead pool elevation for exclusively flood control reservoirs. Lake conroe is popular for fishing, particularly its wellknown largemouth bass. Lake conroe water level including historical chart. The water temperature has been 86 degrees at the dam in the morning according to the san jacinto river authority and the water level is a little below pool at 199 feet. Lake conroe water sports montgomery 2020 all you need.
We have something for those who are new to sailing and for those who have years of seamanship experience. The water landed in the west fork san jacinto river and eventually exacerbated flooding downstream before landing in lake houston. Harvey forces record amount of water to be released from lake. Lake houston san jacinto river basin lake houston is located four miles north of sheldon and eighteen miles northeast of houston in harris county, on the san jacinto river. April sound, a gated community along the shores of lake conroe, was annexed by the city on january 1, 2015. For those who arent too close to the sea, the lake is not such a bad choice. Study eyes how lower lake levels impact economy onearch. As late as 19, texas had only four major reservoirs with a total storage capacity of 288,340 acrefeet. Fortunately, lake conroe was over six inches low when the event started and was able.
Even though it is named lake conroe, only a small portion of the lake is in conroe, texas. Usgs current conditions for usgs 08067600 lk conroe nr. Lake conroe was built as a public water supply and usually sits at 201 feet above sea level, with several inches of wiggle room in case of a heavy rain. The fishing maps app include hd lake depth contours. Only four feet of lake water is allowed for municipal water use under the plan. The drought monitor focuses on broadscale conditions. Conceived in 1970 to serve as houstons alternate water supply, the lake was completed in january 1973 and filled on october 31, 1973. Sjra operations personnel at the lake conroe dam are now beginning controlled releases to slowly pass a portion of the inflows coming into the lake. From what i have read about lake livingston, the water is always a constant level, and the lake is four times the size of conroe but, it is more of a private, oceansized weekend escape for wealthy houstonians rather than a daily gathering place for neighbors. Lake conroe water level jerry collins texas outdoors and motorcycle roads. Lake conroe is a 21,000acre 85 km2 lake in montgomery county, texas, united states. Other than the mandated hurricane season water dump, we had a good lake level year.
The lake level has risen to nearly 203 feet above mean sea level, which is 2 feet over the lakes normal pool level of 201 feet. Significant rainfall event in lake conroe area the lake conroe watershed is currently experiencing a significant rainfall event that is resulting in both lake level rise and increased flow in local rivers and streams. The previous record water level for the lake was 205. This would be great as long as i can get our boat in the water. Our units have balconies that actually hang over the water of the lake. The current release rate from lake conroe is 79,141 cubic feet per second cfs. San jacinto river authority sjra continues to coordinate with numerous operational partners to include. January, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october. Chamber launches lives over levels ahead of lake conroe. It was built as a joint project of the city of houston, the texas water development board, and the san jacinto river authority in 1973 as an alternate water source for the city of houston.
You can zoom in and out and scroll around the lake to find what you are looking for. The lake is owned by the city of houston and operated and maintained by the coastal water authority, for municipal, industrial, recreational, mining, and irrigation purposes. When annexation was first approved by the conroe city council in december 2011, the districts opposed it. Fishing on lake conroe is fair to good and we are still dealing with the warm water that slows the bite dowm. Update on lake conroe water levels and releases hello. The sjra reported peak inflow into the lake during the rains of 30,000 cfs.
Lake conroe water level has risen over seven inches and exceeded normal pool elevation. Discharges are through a 10 foot diameter concrete conduit through the dam. Just 72 hours into tropical storm harvey, lake conroe watershed. Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, feet, radar sensor. The full story about lake conroes future water level of. Most of the standing timber is slightly submerged when the lake is at conservation pool, making navigation hazardous in these areas. Lake conroe water level history texas lakes lake conroe login home. After logging in above with your existing lakes online password, you can link your facebook account to start logging in with facebook. Lake conroe was originally created as an alternative water supply for the city of houston in early 1973 by the san jacinto river authority sjra. Lake conroe water levels mike goins june 21, 2018 harvey, lake conroe, montgomery county just two days after posting that i was encouraged that the proposal to temporarily reduce lake conroe water levels was still not enacted i received word. Our location adjacent to a marina, and with a wide expanse of waterfront acreage and amenities to roam, makes us unique on lake conroe, and even among vacation spots in general. The invert for the lowest outlet in the control tower is 144.