Alvarado Park Lake
The lake is formed by damming the Turkey Creek, a tributary of Chambers Creek and the Trinity River. It drains 31 square miles (80 km) 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 populations
The predominant species of fish include:
On November 22, 2021, Waco Inland Fisheries District built constructed small freshwater reef using four PVC pipes for the purpose of luring sportfish allowing anglers have a easier catching experience.
Recreational uses
- Boating
- Water skiing
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Picnicking
- Birdwatching
A public boat ramp is located on the north side of the lake as well as a private residential boat ramp on the southeast side. The northside public boat ramp is open all year and fee-free. Contact City of Alvarado for overnight or weekend use.
No overnight camping is permitted.
References
- ^ The Handbook of Texas, Turkey Creek, Access 2009-01-23
- ^ The Handbook of Texas Online, Alvarado Park Lake, Accessed 2009-01-23
- ^ Texas Parks and Wildlife, Alvarado Park Lake, Accessed 2009-01-23
- ^ "Alvarado Park Lake Access". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ Texas Parks and Wildlife, Alvarado Park Lake Public Access Facilities, Accessed 2009-01-23
- ^ "Alvarado Park Lake Access". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ Blackburn, Shannon. "Alvarado Park Lake in Alvarado, Texas (Johnson County) | Wild Texas Travel Guide". Retrieved 2022-11-21.
External links
- Alvarado Park Lake from the Handbook of Texas Online
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