Outlook

Middle estimate, with the range the level has an 8 in 10 chance of landing in. The bars share one scale: change from today.

Next week · by Nov 2365.2 ft111.31 m−0.1 ft−0.02 m from todayLikely 365.1111.29 to 365.3 ft111.36 mChance of ending 1 ft0.3 m or more higher: under 5%

In 2 weeks · by Nov 9365.2 ft111.31 m−0.1 ft−0.02 m from todayLikely 365.1111.27 to 365.5 ft111.40 mChance of ending 1 ft0.3 m or more higher: under 5%

In a month · by Nov 25365.1 ft111.30 m−0.1 ft−0.03 m from todayLikely 364.9111.21 to 366.3 ft111.64 mChance of ending 1 ft0.3 m or more higher: 10%

Rises are harder to call. Heavy rain in the watershed can push the lake above these ranges within days.

Rain, past 7 days: 0.0 in0 mm watershed average
Rain forecast, next 7 days: 0.5 in13 mm normal 1.1 in28 mm

Statistical estimate, not safety, boating, or water-quality advice. For ramps, closures and advisories, check the lake operator.

Map

Map of Lake Halbert with the dam, level gauge and 1 public boat ramp.

Dam
Level gauge
Public boat ramp

Ramp locations from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Whether a ramp is open depends on the lake level; check the operator.

Level and outlook

FeetMeters above sea level

Measured
Middle estimate
8 in 10 range
Full pool

Show outlook as a table

Date	Low end	Middle	High end
Nov 2	365.1111.29	365.2111.31	365.3111.36
Nov 9	365.1111.27	365.2111.31	365.5111.40
Nov 25	364.9111.21	365.1111.30	366.3111.64

How well this outlook has done here

We tested the 2-week outlook on past years at this lake, as if made once a week with only what was known that day.

On average it was off by: 0.20 ft0.06 m Assuming the level stays the same was off by 0.23 ft0.07 m
Actual level inside our range: 86% of 432 tests; the range is built to catch 8 in 10

The rise chance uses the same threshold for every lake: 1 ft (0.3048 m).

Connected lakes

Water from upstream lakes flows into this one; water released here flows on downstream.

Downstream

Richland-Chambers Reservoir312.3 ft95.19 m · 90%

Nearby lakes

Closest lakes in a straight line, with today's level.

About Lake Halbert

Lake Halbert is a small city water-supply lake on Elm Creek about 3 miles from Corsicana in Navarro County, built in 1921. Its outflow drains toward Richland-Chambers Reservoir.

More: Texas Water Development Board

Full pool (conservation): 368.0 ft112.17 m
Highest level since 1999: 370.7 ft112.99 m, Oct 2015
Lowest level since 1999: 357.8 ft109.05 m, Oct 2006
Surface area at normal pool: 649 acres263 ha
Conservation storage: 6,033 acre-feet7.44 million m³
Dam: Lake Halbert Dam, 1921
River or creek: Elm Creek
County: Navarro
Owner: City of Corsicana

Elevations are feetmeters above sea level (NGVD29).

Common questions

Is Lake Halbert full right now?

On Oct 26 it was 365.3 ft, 2.8 ft below full pool (368.0 ft), holding 75% of its conservation storage.On Oct 26 it was 111.33 m, 0.84 m below full pool (112.17 m), holding 75% of its conservation storage.

Is Lake Halbert going up or down?

The middle estimate for Nov 9 is about steady, with an 8 in 10 chance it ends between 365.1 ft and 365.5 ft. The chance it ends 1 ft or more higher than today is under 5%. Heavy rain can change that quickly.The middle estimate for Nov 9 is about steady, with an 8 in 10 chance it ends between 111.27 m and 111.40 m. The chance it ends 0.3 m or more higher than today is under 5%. Heavy rain can change that quickly.

Where does this data come from?

Daily levels come from the Texas Water Development Board and lake operators. The outlook is our own statistical model, using recent levels and forecast rain over the watershed.