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 wellfield area is located about 18 miles northeast of Pampa, TX. It is comprised of 15 high capacity wells, 12.7 miles of 54" transmission pipeline, and 13 miles of collection pipelines. The transmission pipeline ties into Pump Station 21, which is located about 12 miles to the west in the Phase I wellfield area.
The wellfield is being constructed in two phases. The first phase consists of 6 high capacity wells, which are expected to be operational by the early summer of 2010. They will range in capacity from 1000 gpm to 2880 gpm.
The second phase consists of 9 high capacity wells, which are expected to be operational shortly thereafter. They will range in capacity from 1200 gpm to 2880 gpm.
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 wellfield area is located about 18 miles northeast of Pampa, TX. It is comprised of 15 high capacity wells, 12.7 miles of 54" transmission pipeline, and 13 miles of collection pipelines. The transmission pipeline ties into Pump Station 21, which is located about 12 miles to the west in the Phase I wellfield area.
The wellfield is being constructed in two phases. The first phase consists of 6 high capacity wells, which are expected to be operational by the early summer of 2010. They will range in capacity from 1000 gpm to 2880 gpm.
The second phase consists of 9 high capacity wells, which are expected to be operational shortly thereafter. They will range in capacity from 1200 gpm to 2880 gpm.
Phase III prototype well being drilled by Henkle Drilling.
| Lake Meredith | |
| Current Depth (7-29-2010) |
43.22 feet |
| Current Volume (7-29-2010) |
58,382 acre feet |
| Record High (April 1973) | 101.85 feet |
| Record Low (7-29-2010) | 43.22 feet |
| Previous Low (6-24-2010) |
44.44 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 | |
| USGS Gauging Station at Big Blue Creek | |
| NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at US 287 | |