Balmorhea Lake

Balmorhea Lake
Location Reeves County, Texas
Coordinates 30°57.77′N 103°43.25′W / 30.96283°N 103.72083°WCoordinates: 30°57.77′N 103°43.25′W / 30.96283°N 103.72083°W
Type Irrigation reservoir
Primary inflows Sandia Creek, Toyah Creek
Primary outflows Sandia Creek
Basin countries United States
Surface area 556 acres (225 ha)
Max. depth 25 ft (7.6 m)
Water volume 6,350 acre·ft (0.00783 km3)
Surface elevation 3,187 ft (971 m)

Balmorhea Lake is a reservoir on Sandia Creek 2 miles (3 km) southeast of downtown Balmorhea, Texas. Water from Toyah Creek, fed by the nearby San Solomon Springs, is also fed into the reservoir, as is excess water in the Phantom Lake Canal. The reservoir was built in 1917 by the construction of a dam by the Reeves County Water Improvement District. The reservoir provides water for irrigation, and is a popular recreational spot for locals.

Balmorhea Lake is also known as Lower Parks Reservoir.

Fish and plant life

Balmorhea Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Balmorhea Lake include sunfish, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.

Recreational uses

Balmorhea Lake is used for swimming and fishing.

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