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Prairies and Lakes Lakes A-Z
- Aquilla Lake
- Lake Palestine
- Bardwell Lake
- Lake Placid
- Belton Lake
- Lake Ray Hubbard
- Benbrook Lake
- Lake Tawakoni
- Cedar Creek Lake
- Lake Texoma
- Eagle Mountain Lake
- Lake Waco
- Georgetown Lake
- Lake Whitney
- Grapevine Lake
- Possum Kingdom Lake
- Joe Pool Lake
- Ray Roberts Lake
- Lake Bonham
- Richland Chambers Lake
- Lake Granbury
- Somerville Lake
- Lake Lewisville
- Stillhouse Hollow Lake
- Lake McQueeney
- White Rock Lake
- Lake Nocona
Prairies and Lakes Lakes and Reservoirs
| Lake Name | Lake Summary |
|---|---|
| Aquilla Lake |
Also known as: Aquilla Dam, Aquilla Creek ReservoirLocated in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas, lake enthusiasts will find a 3,280 acre, V-shaped reservoir called Aquilla Lake. The lake was formed ... |
| Bardwell Lake |
Also known as: Lake Bardwell Bardwell Lake is a vast, sparkling palate of wet and wild opportunity near Ennis, Texas, not far from the hustle and bustle of Dallas-Fort Worth. The ... |
| Belton Lake |
Imposing bluffs stand tall in the Texas wind, as if serenely surveying Belton Lake's calm, clear waters. An osprey spreads its wings from atop the bluff, ... |
| Benbrook Lake |
Also known as: Lake Benbrook, Benbrook ReservoirSprawled along the Clear Fork branch of the Trinity River in the Texas Prairies and Lakes region, Benbrook Lake works hard to improve the quality of life ... |
| Cedar Creek Lake |
Also known as: Cedar Creek ReservoirCedar Creek Lake (also known as Cedar Creek Reservoir) is located an hour southeast of Dallas in the Prairie and Lakes region of Texas. Created in 1965 ... |
| Eagle Mountain Lake |
Also known as: Eagle Mountain ReservoirEagle Mountain Lake was created to alleviate two contradictory problems: periodic flooding along the Trinity River and a looming water shortage in Fort ... |
| Georgetown Lake |
Also known as: Lake Georgetown, Georgetown ReservoirA perfect example of an engineered water supply, Georgetown Lake covers nearly 1,300 acres along the North Fork of the San Gabriel River. Part of the ... |
| Grapevine Lake |
Located in Texas' Prairies and Lakes tourism region lies Grapevine Lake, one of the most picturesque and welcoming reservoirs in the state. Although certain ... |
| Joe Pool Lake |
Also known as: Joe Pool ReservoirWhen summer heat leaves residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area longing for cool breezes, many of them head for Joe Pool Lake. This reservoir was created ... |
| Lake Bonham |
Also known as: Bonham City ReservoirLake Bonham is a 1,020-acre recreation destination in the Prairies and Lakes Region of northern Texas, just south of the Texas-Oklahoma border in Fannin ... |
| Lake Granbury |
One of only three lakes that dam the Brazos River, Lake Granbury was created in 1969 to provide storage capacity for flood and storm waters for municipalities, ... |
| Lake Lewisville |
Also known as: Lewisville LakeLake Lewisville, a favorite spot in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for water sport enthusiasts, offers visitors a variety of recreational pursuits including ... |
| Lake McQueeney |
Located in the Guadalupe River watershed, Lake McQueeney is about 7 miles southeast of New Braunfels in the Prairies and Lakes Region of Texas. Managed ... |
| Lake Nocona |
Also known as: Farmer's Creek Reservoir, Nocona LakeLake Nocona, also known as Farmer's Creek Reservoir, is located in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas near the Oklahoma border. Managed by the North ... |
| Lake Palestine |
Just 10 miles from Tyler, Texas (the Rose Capital of World) is Lake Palestine, a water playground dedicated to recreation, water conservation, and wildlife ... |
| Lake Placid |
Lake Placid is a small reservoir on the Guadalupe River one mile southwest of Sequin, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes Region. Operated by the Guadalupe-Blanco ... |
| Lake Ray Hubbard |
Also known as: Ray Hubbard Lake, previously known as Forney ReservoirEverything is bigger in Texas, and Lake Ray Hubbard is no exception. Less than twenty minutes east of Dallas, the reservoir that serves "Big D" offers ... |
| Lake Tawakoni |
Built for function but known for fun, Lake Tawakoni, Texas was formed after construction of the Iron Bridge Dam. Van Zandt County, Rains County, and Hunt ... |
| Lake Texoma |
Also known as: Texoma LakeAn 89,000-acre jewel set into the landscape of Texas and Oklahoma, Lake Texoma is a sparkling wonder of deep blue water and beautiful green shores. With ... |
| Lake Waco |
Also known as: Waco LakeLake Waco, also known as Waco Lake, is located in the Prairies and Lakes region of Central Texas. Its boundary lies within the city limits of Waco in ... |
| Lake Whitney |
Also known as: Whitney Lake, Whitney ReservoirA welcoming oasis of water in the often dry Texas Prairies and Lakes Region, Lake Whitney draws visitors from some of the largest cities in Texas. About ... |
| Possum Kingdom Lake |
Also known as: Possum Kingdom ReservoirOne of the most amusing names in lake recreation has to be Possum Kingdom Lake in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Often called simply PK, the ... |
| Ray Roberts Lake |
Also known as: Ray Roberts Reservoir, Lake Ray Roberts, Lake AubreySprawling across the prairie in the Texas Prairies & Lakes Region, Ray Roberts Lake is one of the newest lakes in Texas. Named after a Texas legislator, ... |
| Richland Chambers Lake |
Also known as: Richland Chambers ReservoirRichland Chambers Lake (also called Richland Chambers Reservoir) was created between 1982 to 1987, making it the youngest lake in Texas. The Texas legislature ... |
| Somerville Lake |
Also known as: Lake SomervilleSomerville Lake, nestled in the Prairies and Lakes tourism region, is located in south-central Texas, about 2 hours outside of Houston and Austin, making ... |
| Stillhouse Hollow Lake |
As the sun dips below the horizon, a great blue heron surveys the waters at Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Crickets begin their twilight melody as the heron ... |
| White Rock Lake |
Located northeast of the City of Dallas, White Rock Lake is an artificial reservoir built to supply drinking water to the residents of Dallas. Its construction ... |



