Lake Bryan

infobox_lake
lake_name = Lake Bryan
image_lake =
type = Power plant cooling reservoir
caption_lake =
location = Brazos County, Texas
basin_countries = United States
coords = coord|30|42.76|N|96|27.95|W|type:waterbody_region:US-TX|display=inline,title
inflow =
outflow =
area = 829 acres (3.4 km²)
depth =
max-depth = 45 ft (14 m)
elevation = 356 ft (108 m)

Lake Bryan is a power plant cooling reservoir in Brazos County, 5 miles (8 km) west of Bryan, Texas, USA. The dam and lake are managed by Bryan Texas Utilities which uses the reservoir as a cooling pond for the electrical generators in the Dansby Power Plant. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1974. Lake Bryan is a popular recreational destination.

Lake Bryan is also designated on some maps as Bryan Utilities Lake.

Fish populations

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

Recreational uses

Boating and fishing are very popular. Lake Bryan is also home to the Texas A&M University Rowing and Sailing Team and Sailing Club, and the bike trails surrounding the lake are maintained by the Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association.

References

External links

* [http://www.btutilities.com/ Bryan Texas Utilities]
* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/bryan/ Lake Bryan - Texas Parks & Wildlife]