Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

infobox_lake
lake_name = Stillhouse Hollow Lake
image_lake = USACE Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Dam.jpg
type = Flood control reservoir
caption_lake = Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Dam
location = 5 mi (8 km) southwest of Belton, Texas
basin_countries= United States
coords = coord|31|01|03|N|97|33|26|W|type:waterbody_region:US-TX|display=inline,title
inflow = Lampasas River
outflow = Lampasas River
area = 6,429 acres (26.0 km²)
depth =
max-depth = 107 ft (33 m)
elevation = 622 ft (190 m)
volume = convert|235700|acre.ft|km3|abbr=on|lk=on

Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Lampasas River in the Brazos River basin, 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Belton, Texas, USA. The unincorporated town of Stillhouse Hollow in Bell County is adjacent to the reservoir, as are portions of Salado, a small town south of Belton. The Harker Heights area also makes significant use of the Lake as a recreational and wildlife area.Stillhouse Hollow Dam and the reservoir are both managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a majority of the lake is man made. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1968, and serves to provide flood control for the communities downstream. The lake also functions as a water supply for several of the surrounding communities. Stillhouse Hollow Lake is a popular recreational destination.

Stillhouse Hollow Lake is also commonly known as Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir.

Fish populations

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

Recreational uses

In addition to maintaining the dam that creates the reservoir, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains recreational facilities at the lake. Dana Peak Park and Union Grove Park are both developed US Army Corps of Engineers parks open to the public. Boating and fishing are very popular.

External links

* [http://swf67.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/stillhouse/ Official Stillhouse Hollow Lake web site]
* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/stillhouse_hollow/ Stillhouse Hollow Lake - Texas Parks & Wildlife]
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