The water gets so high, you cant get to your boat, said captain page mcentyre, with tow boat u. Frequent wind and wave actions tends to keep the water fairly turbid. Get your 3day weather forecast for lake meredith estates, tx. The lake, located in breckenridge, is by far the largest formation to provide the city of abilene with water. The observation data shown below is from each lakes master gauge. It is about 30 miles 48 km northeast of amarillo, texas in the texas panhandle. There is free primitive camping located at the north edge of the lake off county lane 21. The lake is the largest body of water within a 200mile radius and provides water to more than threequarters of a million nearby residents. Meredith lake, the university of sydney, history department, department member.
Lake meredith national recreation area home facebook. Water levels up 7 feet at meredith the borger newsherald. This allowed lake mead to maintain a high water level despite releasing significantly more water than it is contracted for. Basic information lake meredith national recreation area. Its name, like that of the river, recalls the nowextinct wateree. By january 2012, texas had 188 major reservoirs those with a normal capacity of 5,000 acrefeet or larger, not counting four that are normally dry and six reservoirs made up of proximate impoundments. Feb 08, 2017 the lake, located in breckenridge, is by far the largest formation to provide the city of abilene with water. It has 181 miles 291 km of shoreline and includes lake wateree state park, a bird refuge, and shaw air force base recreation center. The lake that bears his name has a total storage capacity of 1,407,600 acrefeet and a surface area of 21,640 acres at an elevation of 2,965 feet above mean sea level. Water levels up 7 feet at meredith thanks to large amounts of rain in the texas panhandle area, lake merediths water levels have risen a large amount. Lake wateree is a 21 square miles 50 km 2 reservoir in kershaw, fairfield, and lancaster counties, south carolina, in the united states. It dwarfs lake fort phantom hill more than 3to1 in terms of acreage. Lake meredith is governed by the canadian river compact. Lake mead is a manmade lake that lies on the colorado river, about 24 mi 39 km from the las vegas strip, southeast of the city of las vegas, nevada, in the states of nevada and arizona.
Noaa water level observations are available at specific locations, as described on the monitoring network page or as a lakewide average. According to kent satterwhite, general manager of the canadian river municipal water authority, lake meredith has gained about 7 feet in depth over the past 30 days. Situated at the outlet of wickwas lake, meredith center had a sawmill, gristmill and blacksmith shop. The record high was in april of 1964 when the lake reached elevation 1077. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Lake merediths primary purpose is irrigation, and the areas agriculture is dependent on its water. Monthly lakewide average water levels 1918 present. Lake meredith water level including historical chart. Jet skiing and water skiing are some of the favorite activities on this lake.
Be selfsufficient, keep your equipment in good working order, and carry supplies for emergency repairs. Lake meredith stretches for miles and miles, making it the preferred water destination for colorados campers who also want to jet across the water in their speed boats and other water crafts built for speed and distance. Lake meredith is formed by sanford dam on the canadian river at sanford, texas and is located about 37 miles northeast of amarillo in the texas panhandle. Throw in a little fishing, and you have a lakelovers paradise. Water use in southwest heads for a day of reckoning describes steps that will have to be taken if lake meads water level drops below 1075 feet. It is one of south carolina s oldest manmade lakes.
Mountain biking lake meredith national recreation area u. Allatoona lake levels 20 feet higher than it should be. Zebra mussel inspections are underway at lake meredith according to eric smith, superintendent at lake meredith, and rod goodwin, chief of water quality at canadian river municipal water authority. Lake meredith national recreation area paperback january 1, 1993 by laurence parent author. Meredith is a large, shallow lake, with average depths of less than 10 ft.
It historically was a major source of drinking water for amarillo and lubbock, texas, located about 150 miles 240 km to the south along with many other towns in between and nearby. According to kent satterwhite, general manager of the canadian river municipal water authority, lake meredith has gained about 7. Mountain biking lake meredith national recreation area. Lake henry is located between ordway and sugar city, just two miles north of highway 96 on lane 20 see map below. Formed by the hoover dam on september 30, 1935, the reservoir serves water to the states of arizona, california, and nevada, as. Lake meredith, along with nearby lake henry, is fed by the colorado canal which diverts water from the arkansas river. The elevationstorage rating curve used to produce the storage hydrograph is made of two segments. Studies australian history, settler colonial studies, and history of social welfare. Lake meredith, colorado community and visitors guide. However, superior, michigan, huron, erie, and ontario all have at least one water level gauge that has been in operation since 1860. Water is diverted, filtered, treated, and pumped to area cities and towns for municipal. The record low level of the lake occurred in december of 2007 when the lake fell to an elevation of 1050. Usgs 07227900 lk meredith nr sanford, tx usgs water data. The national park service provides boat ramps at five points, depending on water levels.
The coordinating committee on great lakes basic hydraulic and hydrologic data from here on referred to as the coordinating committee, an international advisory group of government agencies, determines which water level stations are used to derive the lake wide averages. The drought monitor focuses on broadscale conditions. As late as 19, texas had only four major reservoirs with a total storage capacity of 288,340 acrefeet. Water is again being stored at meredith, but long term plans are unclear. Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, feet most recent instantaneous value. Lake meredith canadian river basin lake meredith is formed by sanford dam on the canadian river at sanford, texas and is located about 37 miles northeast of amarillo in the texas panhandle.
Lake meredith national recreation area 11 hrs zebra mussel inspections are underway at lake meredith according to eric smith, superintendent at lake meredith, and rod goodwin, chief of water quality at canadian river municipal water authority. The states of new mexico, texas and oklahoma are all parties to the compact created by agreement of the three states and the federal government in 1950. Usgs national water census water budget data resources for the lake meredith huc 11090105 turn off compatibility view settings in ie if having problems viewing this site epa watershed assessment, tracking and environmental results waters for the lake meredith huc 11090105. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. It is the largest reservoir in the united states in terms of water capacity. Lake meredith lake henrys big sister, lake meredith is the perfect spot for the camper who is seeking a faster paced experience. Lake meredith, colorado, usa vacation info lakelubbers. I would love to confirm this theory, but there seems not to be a convenient monthly water level database for lake powell, as there is for lake mead.
Lake meredith is a reservoir formed by sanford dam on the canadian river at sanford, texas. Lake meredith, located three miles east of ordway, is a very large lake about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide. And that allatoona lake is expected to peak at 853 feet above sea level by march 1st. National park service lake meredith national recreation area po box 1460 fritch, texas 79036 806 8573151. According to the compact, new mexico can hold 200,000 acre. Carry plenty of water, do not count on filtering water from the canadian river or lake meredith. Deliveries of lake water to several cities, including amarillo and lubbock began in 1968 but by 2012 the lake level had dropped to the point where no water was delivered to cities. Lake meredith national recreation area, texas legends of. Lake meredith is located in the panhandle of texas in an area famous for windswept and dry plains. This large lake is a great place to fish for catfish and bass, and has plenty of room for swimming, power boating, sailing, waterskiing and jet skis. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u.
Briefly, this critical shortage level will automatically trigger emergency measures agreed on by the seven nearby states that depend on lake meads water including. However, since 2000, the colorado river has experienced persistent drought, with average or aboveaverage conditions occurring in only five years 2005, 20082009, 2011 and 2014 in the first 16 years of the 21st century. Water board told next drought could dry up area lake. Lake meredith the handbook of texas online texas state. Beginning in about 1999, however, drought plagued the texas panhandle, and lake levels dropped year after year. Meredith died of cancer in april 1963, two years before the projects completion. Lake meredith national recreation area parent, laurence on. Camping andor picnic facilities are available at developed areas around the lake.
The outlet of lake waukewan provided water power sites, and by 1859 meredith village had a sawmill, gristmill, shingle mill, blacksmith shop, harnessmakers shop and tannery. The water is stored there until needed for irrigation. The panhandle reservoir formed by sanford dam on the canadian river at sanford was once known for its numbers of bass and walleye, but a combination of drought and golden algae blooms sealed its fate. Lake meredith reservoir news lake meredith reservoir photos lake meredith reservoir videos. Meredith is a town in belknap county, new hampshire, united states. Because of isostatic rebound shifting of the land surface following the retreat of the glaciers, the levels at these gauges may not represent the lakewide average level if they are far from the lakes outlet. It is a manmade lake created by an impoundment of the canadian river.
Water levels fluctuate based on irrigation releases. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are continuing critical water monitoring activities to. Meredith reservoir was drained in 20 and refilled in 2014. Meredith is situated in the states lakes region and serves as a major resort town. Allatoona lake levels 20 feet higher than it should be news. Lake meredith s primary purpose is irrigation, and the areas agriculture is dependent on its water. Upper reservoir turbid red water 36 inch visibility, lower reservoir clear 48 ft. Meredith village, the commercial center of the town, lies long the shores of lake winnipesaukee, and several other large lakes lie partially or completely within the town borders.
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