North Lake (Dallas County, Texas)
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| North Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas |
| Coordinates | |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | South Fork of Grapevine Creek |
| Primary outflows | South Fork of Grapevine Creek |
| Catchment area | 3 sq mi (7.8 km²)[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 800 acres (320 ha)[1] |
| Water volume | 17,000 acre·ft (0.021 km³) [1] |
| Surface elevation | 510 ft (160 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Dallas |
| References | [1] |
North Lake is a reservoir in a northwestern extension of Dallas, Texas (USA), 2 miles (3 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 with 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 h Seth D. Breeding: North Lake (Dallas County) from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2006-11-17.
- ^ 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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