Reservoir · Texas · United States · USGS NWIS
Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX
94.0% full
Capacity
180.95 hm³
Volume stored
170 hm³
Coordinates
29.916°N, 95.141°W
Last updated
2026-06-11
Current fill
94.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
+10.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-06-11.
Catchment Weather
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About Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX
As of June 11, 2026, Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is filled to 94.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 170 hm³ of water out of a maximum 181 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts), and it is 10.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX — 1825 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 81.7% (March 13, 2025) to a high of 105.0% (January 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Texas basin at 29.916°N, 95.141°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.0%
- Water stored
- 170 hm³
- Total capacity
- 181 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 10.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Texas
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 29.916°N, 95.141°W
- Last updated
- June 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 94.0% | 170 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 94.3% | 171 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 94.4% | 171 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 94.4% | 171 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 93.7% | 170 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 96.5% | 175 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 97.8% | 177 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 96.7% | 175 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.4% | 173 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 95.1% | 172 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 94.2% | 170 |
| 31 May 2026 | 94.8% | 172 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX?
As of June 11, 2026, Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is at 94.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 170 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX reservoir full?
No. As of June 11, 2026, Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is high at 94.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX rising or falling?
The level at Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX hold?
Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX has a total capacity of 181 hm³.
Where is Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX reservoir located?
Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is located in Texas, United States, within the Texas basin (coordinates 29.916°N, 95.141°W).
What is Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX used for?
Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.