Type reservoir Primary outflows Turkey Creek Surface area 507 acres (205 ha) Area 205 ha Outflow location Turkey Creek | Primary inflows Basin countries United States Max. depth 20 ft (6.1 m) Surface elevation 211 m | |
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.
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Map of Alvarado Park Lake, Texas 76009, USA
The lake is formed by damming the Turkey Creek, a tributary of Chambers Creek and the Trinity River. 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). The water is stained to murky due to sediment.
The nearest major highways are I-35W and US Hwy 67, each approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from the lake.
Fish PopulationsEdit
The predominant species of fish include:
Recreational usesEdit
A public boat ramp is located on the north side of the lake.