Averhoff Reservoir
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| Averhoff Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | On Nueves River 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Crystal City, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 29° 17.12'N, 98° 18.58'W. |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Surface area | 174 acres (0.7 km²) |
| Max depth | 28 feet (8.5 m) |
| Surface elevation | 600 ft (183 m) above sea level |
Averhoff Reservoir is a reservoir on the Nueces River 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of the town of Crystal City in Zavala County, Texas, USA. The reservoir was formed in 1948 by the construction of two dams across two channels of the Nueces River to provide for water conservation in Zavala and surrounding counties. The dam and lake are managed by the Zavala-Dimmit County Water Impound District. Averhoff Reservoir also serves as a venue for recreation, including fishing and boating.
[edit] Fish and plant life
Averhoff Reservoir has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Averhoff Reservoir include crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.
[edit] Recreational uses
The primary recreational use of the reservoir is fishing.
[edit] External links
- Averhoff Reservoir - Texas Parks & Wildlife
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