Basin countries United States Max. depth 34 ft (10 m) Surface elevation 354 m | Surface area 4,537 acres (1,836 ha) Area 18.36 km² | |
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Location Comanche County, west of Proctor, Texas Type Flood control reservoir Water volume 59,300 acre·ft (0.0731 km) | ||
Hanging tree courthouse proctor lake
Proctor Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir along the Leon River located in Comanche County in the U.S. state of Texas. Around 3 miles (5 km) west of Proctor, Texas, USA. Proctor Lake Dam and the reservoir are managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1963, and serves to provide flood control and drinking water for the communities downstream. Proctor Lake is a popular recreational destination.
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- Hanging tree courthouse proctor lake
- Map of Proctor Lake Texas USA
- Fish populationsEdit
- Recreational usesEdit
- References
Map of Proctor Lake, Texas, USA
Proctor Lake is also known as Proctor Reservoir.
Fish populationsEdit
Proctor Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Proctor Lake include largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and white crappie.
Recreational usesEdit
In addition to maintaining the dam that creates the reservoir, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains recreational facilities at the lake, including Copperas Creek Park, Sowell Creek Park, Promontory Park, and High Point Park. Camping, boating, and fishing are very popular.