Calaveras Lake (Texas)
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| Calaveras Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | On Calaveras Creek in San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 29° 17.12'N, 98° 18.58'W. |
| Lake type | Power plant cooling reservoir |
| Surface area | 3624 acres (14.6 km²) |
| Max depth | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Surface elevation | 485 ft (148 m) above sea level |
Calaveras Lake is a reservoir on Calaveras Creek 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. The reservoir was formed in 1969 by the construction of a dam to provide a cooling pond for a power plant to supply additional electrical supply to the city of San Antonio. The dam and lake are managed by the City Public Service Board of San Antonio. Together with the smaller Victor Braunig Lake, Calaveras Lake was one of the first projects in the nation to use treated wastewater for power plant cooling. The reservoir is partly filled with wastewater that has undergone both primary and secondary treatment at a San Antonio Water System treatment plant. Calaveras Lake also serves as a venue for recreation, including fishing and boating.
[edit] Fish and plant life
Calaveras Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Calaveras Lake include red drum, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and largemouth bass.
[edit] Recreational uses
The city of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department manages a 147 acres (57 ha) public park facility at the lake. The park features facilities for camping, picknicking, fishing, boating, and hiking.
[edit] External links
- Calaveras Lake - Texas Parks & Wildlife
- 35th Anniversary of Calaveras Lake
- Calaveras Lake Park
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
