Balmorhea Lake

Balmorhea Lake

infobox_lake
lake_name = Balmorhea Lake
image_lake =
type = Irrigation reservoir
caption_lake =
location = Reeves County, Texas
basin_countries = United States
coords = coord|30|57.77|N|103|43.25|W|type:waterbody_region:US-TX|display=inline,title
inflow = Sandia Creek, Toyah Creek
outflow = Sandia Creek
area = 556 acres (2.3 km²)
depth =
max-depth = 25 ft (7.5 m)
elevation = 3,187 ft (971 m)
volume = convert|6350|acre.ft|km3|abbr=on|lk=on

Balmorhea Lake is a reservoir on Sandia Creek 2 miles (3 km) southeast of downtown Balmorhea, Texas. Water from Toyah Creek, fed by the nearby San Solomon Springs, is also fed into the reservoir, as is excess water in the Phantom Lake Canal. The reservoir was built in 1917 by the construction of a dam by the Reeves County Water Improvement District. The reservoir provides water for irrigation, and is a popular recreational spot for locals.

Balmorhea Lake is also known as Lower Parks Reservoir.

Fish and plant life

Balmorhea Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Balmorhea Lake include sunfish, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.

Recreational uses

Balmorhea Lake is used for swimming and fishing.

External links

* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/balmorhea/ Balmorhea Lake - Texas Parks & Wildlife]
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