Lake Houston
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| Lake Houston | |
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| Location | 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downton Houston, Texas |
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| Lake type | Municipal water reservoir |
| Primary inflows | west fork of the San Jacinto River |
| Primary outflows | west fork of the San Jacinto River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 11,854 acres (48.0 km²) |
| Max. depth | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Water volume | 146,700 acre·ft (0.1810 km³) |
| Surface elevation | 44 ft (13 m) |
Lake Houston is a reservoir on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown Houston, Texas, USA. The reservoir is the primary municipal water supply for the city of Houston and much of the surrounding area.
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[edit] Location and creation
Situated between the suburbs of Humble (pronounced Umble, with a silent H), Kingwood and Atascocita on the west bank, and Huffman and Crosby on the east, the south end of the lake is spanned by an earthen dam.
The reservoir was created in 1953 when the City of Houston built the dam to impound a reservoir to replace Sheldon Lake, then the primary source of water for the city. The city sold Sheldon Lake to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for use as a waterfowl sanctuary and public fishing site.
[edit] Fish and plant populations
Lake Houston has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Lake Houston include catfish, largemouth bass, white crappie, and bluegill.
[edit] Recreational uses
Boating and fishing are both popular recreational uses of the lake. At the northern end of the lake, Lake Houston Park also has facilities for camping and hiking.
[edit] External links
- Lake Houston - Texas Parks & Wildlife
- Lake Houston from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Lake Houston is at coordinates Coordinates:
