Proctor Lake
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| Proctor Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | On the Leon River, 3 miles (5 km) west of Proctor, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 31° 59.02'N, 98° 28.49'W. |
| Lake type | Flood control reservoir |
| Surface area | 4,537 acres (18.4 km²) |
| Max depth | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Water volume | 59,300 acre feet (73,145,000 m³) |
| Surface elevation | 1,162 ft (354 m) |
Proctor Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River, 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.
Proctor Lake is also known as Proctor Reservoir.
[edit] Fish populations
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.
[edit] 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 Copperas Creek Park, Sowell Creek Park, Promontory Park, and High Point Park. Camping, boating, and fishing are very popular.
[edit] External links
- Official Proctor Lake web site
- Proctor Lake - Texas Parks & Wildlife
- Proctor Reservoir from the Handbook of Texas Online
- 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
