Calaveras Lake (Texas)

infobox_lake
lake_name = Calaveras Lake
image_lake = Calaveras Lake TX-kmf.jpg
type = Power plant cooling reservoir
caption_lake =
location = near San Antonio, Texas
basin_countries= United States
coords = coord|29|17.12|N|98|18.58|W|type:waterbody_region:US-TX|display=inline,title
inflow = Calaveras Creek
outflow = Calaveras Creek
area = 3624 acres (14.6 km²)
depth =
max-depth = 45 feet (14 m)
elevation = 485 ft (148 m)

Calaveras Lake is a reservoir on Calaveras Creek, located 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 electricity 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. Sailboats are prohibited on the lake.

Fish and plant life

Calaveras Lake has been stocked with many species of fish for recreational fishing. Fish present in Calaveras Lake include red drum, hybrid striped bass, catfish, largemouth bass.

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.

External links

* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/calaveras/ Calaveras Lake - Texas Parks & Wildlife]
* [http://www.cpsenergy.com/files/press_room/fs_calaveras_082004.pdf 35th Anniversary of Calaveras Lake]
* [http://wildtexas.com/parks/calavlk.php Calaveras Lake Park]