Alvarado Park Lake
Reservoir in Johnson County, Texas
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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.
| Alvarado Park Lake | |
|---|---|
  Alvarado Park Lake Location within Texas  Alvarado Park Lake Location within the United States | |
| Location | Johnson County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°22′N 97°13′W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Turkey Creek | |
| Turkey Creek | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 437 acres (177 ha) |
| Max. depth | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
Water volume | 4,700 acre⋅ft (5,800,000 m3) |
Surface elevation | 691.8 ft (210.9 m) |
| Website | https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish//recreational/lakes/alvarado/ |
The lake is formed by damming the Turkey Creek, a tributary of Chambers Creek and the Trinity River.[1] 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).[2] The water is stained to murky due to sediment.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5] The northside public boat ramp is open all year and fee-free. Contact City of Alvarado for overnight or weekend use.[6]
No overnight camping is permitted.[7]
