North Lake (Dallas County, Texas)
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| North Lake | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary sources | South Fork of Grapevine Creek |
| Primary outflows | South Fork of Grapevine Creek |
| Catchment area | 3 square miles (7.8 km²)[1] |
| Basin countries | USA (Texas) |
| Surface area | 800 acres (3.2 km²)[1] |
| Water volume | 17,000 acre feet (20,970,000 m³)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 510 feet (155.4 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Dallas, Texas, (USA) |
North Lake is a reservoir in a northwestern extension of Dallas, Texas (USA) 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Coppell. North Lake Park is on its northern side.[1]
[edit] History
Construction on North Lake Dam began in 1956 and the dam was complete in August 1957. The reservoir was designed as a cooling reservoir for a Dallas Power and Light Company electric power plant.[1]
In 1978, the lake began to be used for fishing as well. Fish didn't survive well due to low nutrient levels, so in 1978 the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department began fertilizing the water and stocking it was bass.[1]
The land north of the lake is being targeted for redevelopment due to its proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, but Coppell strongly opposes the plans.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g Handbook of Texas Online - North Lake (Dallas County). By Seth D. Breeding. Retrieved 17 November 2006.
- ^ The Dallas Morning News - 18 May 2005. "Foes say North Lake development a threat to lifestyle" by Eric Aasen. (Original Location of article.) Retrieved 7 April 2006.
[edit] External links
- North Lake (Dallas County) from the Handbook of Texas Online
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