Reservoir · Texas · United States · USGS NWIS
Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX
90.6% full
Capacity
180.95 hm³
Volume stored
164 hm³
Coordinates
29.916°N, 95.141°W
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
90.6%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-3.8%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: 2026-07-29.
Catchment Weather
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About Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX
As of July 29, 2026, Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is filled to 90.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 164 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 (+0.1 pts), and it is 3.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX — 1461 data points between July 30, 2022 and July 29, 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
- 90.6%
- Water stored
- 164 hm³
- Total capacity
- 181 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Texas
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 29.916°N, 95.141°W
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 90.6% | 164 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 90.5% | 164 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 90.8% | 164 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 92.2% | 167 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 92.1% | 167 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 166 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 166 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 91.8% | 166 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 91.3% | 165 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 91.8% | 166 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 93.7% | 170 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 95.6% | 173 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX?
As of July 29, 2026, Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is at 90.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 164 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Lk Houston nr Sheldon, TX is high at 90.6% 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 (+0.1 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.