Sheldon Reservoir water level · TX
Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Sheldon Reservoir (Sheldon Reservoir near Dam near Houston).
USGS gauge 295116095100001 is not reporting right now, so there is no current level to show. Any recent history the gauge has published still appears in the chart below.
No current gauge data
USGS gauge 295116095100001 has no readings in the last 14 days — it may be seasonal, temporarily offline, or permanently discontinued. Wind forecasts and everything else for Sheldon Reservoir are unaffected.
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USGS 295116095100001
37ft
Gage height
29.8547°, -95.1667°
Sheldon Reservoir near Dam near Houston
Lake elevation history
Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 295116095100001
Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 29.8547°, -95.1667°
- Gauge datum
- 37 ft
- USGS gauge
- 295116095100001
- Water temp sensor
- Yes
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. In the Southwest, wind is a terrain story: desert basins run strongest in spring afternoons, canyon mouths funnel gusts far out onto the water, and monsoon storms can build fast after midday in summer. Mornings are the calm, predictable window.
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