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In this 2022 archive photo, low water levels expose extra shoreline at Lake Corpus Christi. The combined lake capacity as of Wednesday stood at 23.4%. What happens in Stage 3 drought
As of Tuesday, combined lake levels of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir sat at 31.7%, according to city officials. Stage 2 drought restrictions kick in when combined lake levels drop ...
Corpus Christi’s yearslong drought could see lake levels dip even further by late summer, according to city officials. Stage 1 drought restrictions went into effect in June 2022 and continued ...
Lake Corpus Christi is a reservoir in coastal southern Texas. The lake was created by impoundment of the Nueces River by the Wesley E. Seale Dam opened in 1958. [1] The lake and the dam that creates it are managed by the City of Corpus Christi. Lake Corpus Christi was originally known as Lake Lovenskiold. It is often referred to as Lake Mathis ...
The combined lake levels between two of the city’s primary water sources, Lake Corpus Christi and the Choke Canyon Reservoir, stood at 31% as of Tuesday – down from about 32.1% last month.
Choke Canyon Reservoir provides drinking water for the city of Corpus Christi. The reservoir also provides good fishing opportunities, especially for largemouth bass and catfish. Choke Canyon State Park, located in two places on the south shore of the lake, provides access to the lake and a number of other recreational activities.
Water levels are projected to reach 40% or lower within the next two weeks.
Rincon Bayou is in the Nueces River delta, and located northwest of Corpus Christi. The Rincon Bayou is subject to freshwater inundation following seasonal rainfall events farther inland along the Nueces River. The freshwater inundation provides the bayou with nutrients and enough fresh water to remove the saline water from the estuarine system.