Wellfield Expansion - Phase III
Beginning in 2004, due to the increasing decline of Lake Meredith, the Authority began acquiring additional water rights in Gray, Hutchinson, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties. In 2007, the Authority finished its water rights pursuit and has become one of the largest water rights owners in Texas.
The Phase III proposed wellfield area is located about 18 miles northeast of Pampa, TX. It will be comprised of multiple high capacity wells and a transmission pipeline. The transmission pipeline will tie into Pump Station 21, which located about 12 miles to the west in the Phase I wellfield area. The Phase III wellfield is expected to be operational by early 2010.
A single prototype well has been drilled, but is not currently operational.
Phase III prototype well being drilled by Henkle Drilling.
Beginning in 2004, due to the increasing decline of Lake Meredith, the Authority began acquiring additional water rights in Gray, Hutchinson, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties. In 2007, the Authority finished its water rights pursuit and has become one of the largest water rights owners in Texas.
The Phase III proposed wellfield area is located about 18 miles northeast of Pampa, TX. It will be comprised of multiple high capacity wells and a transmission pipeline. The transmission pipeline will tie into Pump Station 21, which located about 12 miles to the west in the Phase I wellfield area. The Phase III wellfield is expected to be operational by early 2010.
A single prototype well has been drilled, but is not currently operational.
Phase III prototype well being drilled by Henkle Drilling.
| Lake Meredith | |
| Current Depth (11-20-2008) |
53.48 feet |
| Current Volume (11-20-2008) |
103,600 acre feet |
| Record High (April 1973) | 101.85 feet |
| Record Low (July 8, 2008) | 45.25 feet |
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USGS Real-Time Lake Elevation (subtract 2813 feet from above link for lake depth) |
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| Canadian River | |
| USGS Gauging Station North of Amarillo at US 287 | |
| NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at US 287 | |