Medina Lake Texas - 4K Drone Footage-HISTORIC LOW Water levels (April 2025-Ambient calming music)

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Walton Island
03:37 - Masterson Point, Seekatz Cove, Milligan Cove, Red Cove, Carters Point
06:44 - Elms Cove
09:23 - Plum Creek Cove, Bandera County Park, Hamilton Cove, Point Comfort, Church Cove
12:14 - Habys Cove, Reuters Cove, Walton Island
15:05 - Walton Island, Habys Cove

📊 Medina Lake Water Levels – Key Facts - Source ChatGPT
Built: 1911–1913
Created by the Medina Dam, once the fourth largest dam in the U.S. when completed.
Full Capacity: ~264,000 acre-feet of water
Surface area: ~5,575 acres when full
Elevation at full pool: ~1,064 ft above sea level
Historic Lows:
As of 2024–2025, Medina Lake has dropped to below 3% capacity, one of the lowest levels in recorded history.
Exposed canyons, submerged roads, and ghost coves are now visible.
Primary Purpose:
Irrigation for farmers in the Medina River Valley
Controlled by the Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Water Control and Improvement District
Water Source:
Fed by rainfall and Medina River runoff
No upstream reservoir support — reliant on direct rainfall
Drought Impact:
Extended drought and overuse have caused dramatic drops in water level in recent decades, especially since 2011.
High evaporation rates due to shallow surface area during low levels worsen the situation.
Notable Drought Years:
2011, 2013–2014, and 2022–2025 have all seen extreme lows, with boats stranded and recreation halted.
Current State (2025):
Record-low levels have exposed structures not seen in decades
Popular areas like Walton Island, Plum Creek Cove, and Seekatz Cove are now accessible by foot or drone due to receding water