Texas Lakes / Reservoirs
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All Texas lakes A-Z
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| Lake name | Lake description |
|---|---|
| Aquilla Lake (Also known as Aquilla Dam, Aquilla Creek Reservoir) |
Located in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas, lake enthusiasts will find a 3,280 acre, V-shaped reservoir called Aquilla Lake. The lake was formed by an earth fill dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam has a crest length of 11,890 feet and a top width of 38 feet and was c… |
| Bardwell Lake (Also known as Lake Bardwell) |
Bardwell Lake is a vast, sparkling palate of wet and wild opportunity near Ennis, Texas, not far from the hustle and bustle of Dallas-Fort Worth. The lake is one of the Lone Star State’s best kept secrets for relaxation and recreation for the entire family. From great fishing to camping and water sp… |
| Belton Lake |
Imposing bluffs stand tall in the Texas wind, as if serenely surveying Belton Lake’s calm, clear waters. An osprey spreads its wings from atop the bluff, gathering speed while descending into one of the lake’s many curling coves. Boaters, kayakers, anglers and sunbathers glance upwards to watch the… |
| Benbrook Lake (Also known as Lake Benbrook, Benbrook Reservoir) |
Sprawled along the Clear Fork branch of the Trinity River in the Texas Prairies and Lakes region, Benbrook Lake works hard to improve the quality of life for area residents and visitors. The 3800-acre reservoir was created by the US Army Corps of Engineers to alleviate repeated catastrophic flooding… |
| Braunig Lake (Also known as Victor Braunig Lake, East Lake) |
Braunig Lake is a popular fishing spot for San Antonio city dwellers. A leisurely 17-mile drive southeast of the Alamo City takes you to the flat grasslands of south Texas and trophy-sized bass fishing. The wide open spaces and powder-blue skies brushed with delicate clouds make this a perfect place… |
| Caddo Lake |
Caddo Lake covers an impressive 26,800 acres and straddles the border of Texas and Louisiana. The lake is a maze of interconnected waterways, heavily forested bayous, sloughs, ox-bows, channels, islands, and cypress thickets. While the Louisiana side of the lake is open and expansive with depths of… |
| Calaveras Lake (Also known as Calaveras Reservoir) |
Created in 1969 to be a power plant cooling pond, Calaveras Reservoir has developed into one of Texas’ premiere bass lakes. The manmade jewel is 20 miles southeast of downtown San Antonio in the South Texas Plains tourism region of Texas. It is known for its trophy-sized fish catches, great boating,… |
| Canyon Lake TX |
Canyon Lake, with a maximum depth of 125 feet, is one of the deepest and most scenic lakes in Texas. Canyon Lake, formerly known as Canyon Reservoir, is on the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country just 35 miles northeast of San Antonio and 40 miles southwest of Austin. The U.S. Army Corps of En… |
| Cedar Creek Lake (Also known as Cedar Creek Reservoir) |
Cedar Creek Lake (also known as Cedar Creek Reservoir) is located an hour southeast of Dallas in the Prairie and Lakes region of Texas. Created in 1965 as a water reservoir for the Fort Worth area, it is one of the few lakes in northeast Texas that allows lakefront property ownership. This 32,623-ac… |
| Choke Canyon Lake (Also known as Choke Canyon Reservoir) |
Located 65 miles south of San Antonio, Choke Canyon Lake was impounded in 1982 to supply drinking water to Corpus Christi on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Part of the South Texas Plains region, it gets water from the Frio River shortly before the river’s confluence with the Nueces River. Managed and owne… |
| Eagle Mountain Lake (Also known as Eagle Mountain Reservoir) |
Eagle Mountain Lake was created to alleviate two contradictory problems: periodic flooding along the Trinity River and a looming water shortage in Fort Worth. One of a series of flood control dams built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Eagle Mountain Dam was constructed across the W… |
| Falcon Lake TX (Also known as Falcon International Reservoir) |
WARNING – Fall 2010: Texas officials warn Americans visiting and boating on Falcon Lake to stay within USA waters and avoid the international boundary marked by buoys. Drug cartel violence is infesting the Mexican side of this international waterway, including armed robberies and murders. Before vis… |
| Georgetown Lake (Also known as Lake Georgetown, Georgetown Reservoir) |
A perfect example of an engineered water supply, Georgetown Lake covers nearly 1,300 acres along the North Fork of the San Gabriel River. Part of the Brazos River system, Georgetown Lake was created in 1979 along the boundary between the Texas Hill Country and the Prairies and Lakes Regions just wes… |
| Grapevine Lake |
Located in Texas’ Prairies and Lakes tourism region lies Grapevine Lake, one of the most picturesque and welcoming reservoirs in the state. Although certain facilities are leased out to cities and private companies, the reservoir is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Oblong in shape, Grap… |
| Houston County Lake (Also known as Little Elkhart Reservoir) |
One of the best-kept secrets in the Texas Piney Woods region is Houston County Lake. The reservoir was created in 1966 to supply water to the towns of Crockett, Grapeland, and Latexo. Since the lake opened, local residents have a water supply and a recreation lake that has become known for excellent… |
| Inks Lake |
Inks Lake is located about an hour northwest of Austin in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Measuring just 4.2 miles long and 3000 feet at its widest point, this reservoir was formed in 1938 by the construction of the Inks Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Before Buchanan Dam at Lake Buch… |
| Joe Pool Lake (Also known as Joe Pool Reservoir) |
When summer heat leaves residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area longing for cool breezes, many of them head for Joe Pool Lake. This reservoir was created in 1985 for water supply and recreation for the millions of residents of the nearby metro-plex. When the lake was finally full in 1989, a full 7,7… |
| Lady Bird Lake (Also known as Town Lake) |
Lady Bird Lake is a beautiful 468-acre reservoir in the capital city of Austin, Texas. The lake is the easternmost lake in a chain of reservoirs on the Colorado River. The reservoir was formed in 1960 by construction of the Longhorn Dam at its eastern end. The western end of the lake is impounded by… |
| Lake Alan Henry (Also known as Alan Henry Reservoir) |
Lake Alan Henry, also known as Alan Henry Reservoir, is located in the Texas Panhandle Plains Region, about 45 miles south of Lubbock and four miles east of Justiceburg. Managed and operated by the City of Lubbock, Lake Alan Henry is a popular water oasis during long hot summers. The reservoir was c… |
| Lake Amistad (Also known as International Amistad Reservoir) |
The Spanish word “Amistad” translates to “Friendship” in English … little wonder, then, that west Texas’ Lake Amistad is one of the Lone Star State’s most inviting water resources. Indeed, its reputation for recreation makes this 65,000-acre reservoir the crown jewel of the Amistad National Recrea… |
| Lake Arlington |
Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Lake Arlington does double duty for the citizens of the metro-plex. Originally planned for flood control and water supply, Lake Arlington quickly became a favored local fishing and boating destination. Several small gated communities offer high-end living with… |
| Lake Arrowhead TX |
Lake Arrowhead boasts nearly 15,000 acres and 106 miles of shoreline in the North Central Plains of Texas, just 14 miles southeast of Wichita Falls near the Oklahoma border. Built primarily as a water supply in 1966 on the Little Wichita River by the City of Wichita Falls, Lake Arrowhead provides an… |
