Alvarado Park Lake
| Alvarado Park Lake | |
|---|---|
  Alvarado Park Lake  Alvarado Park Lake | |
| Location | Johnson County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°22′N 97°13′W / 32.367°N 97.217°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Turkey Creek |
| Primary outflows | Turkey Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 437 acres (177 ha) |
| Max. depth | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Water volume | 4,700 acre⋅ft (5,800,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 691.8 ft (210.9 m) |
| Website | https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish//recreational/lakes/alvarado/ |
Alvarado Park Lake is a reservoir in Johnson County, Texas 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Alvarado, Texas. The county-owned reservoir was built in 1966 by Jack P. McKinney for floodwater retention, municipal water storage, and recreation. It is controlled by the City of Alvarado.
The lake is formed by damming the Turkey Creek, a tributary of Chambers Creek and the Trinity River.[1] It drains 31 square miles (80 km2) and is impounded by a 3,500-foot-long (1,100 m) dam 49 feet (15 m) high with a spillway level of 704.1 feet (214.6 m).[2] The water is stained to murky due to sediment.[3]
The nearest major highways are I-35W and US Hwy 67, each approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from the lake.
Fish populations
[edit]The predominant species of fish include:
On November 22, 2021, Waco Inland Fisheries District built constructed small freshwater reef using four PVC pipes for the purpose of luring sportfish allowing anglers have a easier catching experience.[4]
Recreational uses
[edit]- Boating
- Water skiing
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Picnicking
- Birdwatching
A public boat ramp is located on the north side of the lake as well as a private residential boat ramp on the southeast side.[5] The northside public boat ramp is open all year and fee-free. Contact City of Alvarado for overnight or weekend use.[6]
No overnight camping is permitted.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ The Handbook of Texas, Turkey Creek, Access 2009-01-23
- ^ The Handbook of Texas Online, Alvarado Park Lake, Accessed 2009-01-23
- ^ Texas Parks and Wildlife, Alvarado Park Lake, Accessed 2009-01-23
- ^ "Alvarado Park Lake Access". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ Texas Parks and Wildlife, Alvarado Park Lake Public Access Facilities, Accessed 2009-01-23
- ^ "Alvarado Park Lake Access". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ Blackburn, Shannon. "Alvarado Park Lake in Alvarado, Texas (Johnson County) | Wild Texas Travel Guide". Retrieved 2022-11-21.
External links
[edit]- Alvarado Park Lake from the Handbook of Texas Online
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