Belton Lake

Belton Lake

infobox_lake
lake_name = Belton Lake
image_lake = Belton lake.jpg
type = Flood control reservoir
caption_lake = Belton Dam and the lake
location = Bell and Coryell counties, 5 mi (8 km) northwest of Belton, Texas
basin_countries= United States
coords = coord|31|07|40|N|97|30|22|W|type:waterbody_region:US-TX|display=inline,title
inflow = Leon River
outflow = Leon River
area = convert|12385|acre|km2|abbr=on
depth =
max-depth = convert|124|ft|m|abbr=on
elevation = convert|594|ft|m|abbr=on
volume = convert|210600|acre.ft|km3|abbr=on|lk=on

Belton Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River in the Brazos River basin, 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Belton, Texas, USA. The lake extends into both Bell County and Coryell County. Belton Dam and the lake are both managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1954, and serves to provide flood control and drinking water for Belton, Temple, and the surrounding communities. Belton Lake is a popular recreational destination.

Fish populations

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

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, including Live Oak Ridge Park, Cedar Ridge Park, Winkler Park, White Flint Park, and Westcliff Park. Boating and fishing are very popular.

External links

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