Calaveras Lake (Texas)
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| Calaveras Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | near San Antonio, Texas |
| Coordinates | |
| Lake type | Power plant cooling reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Calaveras Creek |
| Primary outflows | Calaveras Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 3624 acres (14.6 km²) |
| Max. depth | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Surface elevation | 485 ft (148 m) |
Calaveras Lake is a reservoir on Calaveras Creek 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast 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, largemouth bass , and yellow trout.
[edit] Recreational uses
The San Antonio River Authority manages a 147 acre (57 ha) public park facility at the lake. The park features facilities for camping, picknicking, fishing, boating, and hiking.
