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Elam Creek
River · Dallas, Texas
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe
Good to swimWarm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
- Water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 08057410, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 640 ft³/s over 66 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 640 ft³/s over 66 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Trinity Rv bl Dallas, TX (2.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elam Creek?
- Elam Creek is a river in Dallas, Texas.
- What is the water temperature at Elam Creek?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Elam Creek in Dallas, Texas is 88°F (31°C), measured by USGS gauge 08057410, 2.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Elam Creek?
- Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 88°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Elam Creek rated?
- Elam Creek in Dallas, Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
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