21100 – Sam Rayburn Reservoir downstream of Marion’s Ferry

Site Description

This is a historic site, not currently monitored.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir on Angelina River Channel. 0.75 km Downstream of Marion’s Ferry Boat Ramp. 4.2 km North and 2.2 km East of FM 1669/SH 103 Intersection Near Lufkin

Sampling was moved from site 10615 to 21100 (this site) due to the drought of 2011, and sampling has since been discontinued at this site due to overlap with site 10613 (Sam Rayburn Angelina Arm at SH 103)

Segment Description

Segment 0610 – Sam Rayburn Reservoir. This segment includes 106,666 acres from Sam Rayburn Dam in Jasper County to a point 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles) upstream of Marion’s Ferry on the Angelina River Arm in Angelina/Nacogdoches County and to a point 3.9 km (2.4 miles) downstream of Curry Creek on the Attoyac Bayou Arm in Nacogdoches. Construction of the dam began in 1956 for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation, flood control, municipal/industrial/agricultural water conservation, and recreational uses. The designated uses are general use, high aquatic life use, public water supply use, contact recreation, and fish consumption. Located around Sam Rayburn are various contact recreational areas including trails, campgrounds, boating ramps, marinas, designated swimming areas, and group areas.

Monitoring Performed Quarterly

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Monitoring Stations

0604 - Neches River below Lake Palestine

• 10478 – Cedar Creek at FM 2497
• 10479 – Cedar Creek at Loop 287
• 10487 – Hurricane Creek at Loop 287
• 10492 – Jack Creek at FM 2497
• 10493 – Jack Creek at SH 94
• 10494- Jack Creek at FM 3150
• 10499 – Biloxi Creek at County Road 216
• 10585 – Neches River at US 69
• 13528 – Cedar Creek at FM 1336
• 13529 – Hurricane Creek at SH 324
• 16096 – Piney Creek at FM 358
• 16097 – Biloxi Creek at FM 1818
• 16098 – Buck Creek at FM 1818
• 17339 – Lake Ratcliff
• 21433 – Hurricane Creek below Kiwanis Park
• 21434 – Cedar Creek at Ellis Ave

0610 - Sam Rayburn

• 15361 – Ayish Bayou at SH 103
• 15523 – Sam Rayburn Reservoir Adjacent To Alligator Cove
• 15524 – Sam Rayburn Reservoir near Shirley Creek
• 21100 – Sam Rayburn Reservoir downstream of Marion’s Ferry
• 21431 – Ayish Bayou at West Columbia Street
• 21432 – Carrizo Bayou at SH 21

0611 - Angelina River above Rayburn

• 10474 – La Nana Bayou at CR 526
• 10532 – Mud Creek at US 84
• 10630 – Angelina River at SH 21
• 10633 – Angelina River at SH 204
• 10635 – Angelina River at FM 1798
• 14477 – Mud Creek at US 79
• 15801 – Lake Nacogdoches, Main Pool
• 16301 – La Nana Bayou at N Loop 224
• 17822 – Lake Striker, Upper Lake
• 17824 – Lake Striker, Upper Lake
• 20792 – La Nana Bayou at East Main
• 21021 – Lake Nacogdoches, Upper Lake
• 21429 – Bowles Creek at CR 4194
• 21430 – Johnson Creek at CR 476

0612 - Attoyac Bayou

• 10636 – Attoyac at SH 21
• 15253 – Attoyac at SH 7
• 16076 – Attoyac at US 59
• 20845 – West Creek at FM 2913
• 21435 – Lake Naconiche, Main Pool