Lake Arlington (Texas)
| Lake Arlington | |
|---|---|
 Lake Arlington | |
| Coordinates | 32°42′12″N 97°12′51″W / 32.70333°N 97.21417°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Catchment area | 143 square miles (370 km2) |
| Built | March 31, 1957 |
| Max. depth | 51 feet (16 m) |
| Settlements | Arlington, TX (East) |
| References | [1] |
Lake Arlington is a lake located in West Arlington, Texas.[2] The lake is situated east of Interstate 820, and directly west of the city of Dalworthington Gardens.[3][4] It is located on Village Creek.[3]
Hydrology
[edit]Lake Arlington has a maximum depth of 51 feet (16 m).[3] Its surface is located roughly 550 feet (170 m) above sea level.[3] It has a drainage area of 143 square miles (370 km2).[5]
History
[edit]The lake was constructed by the city of Arlington in 1956, and was finished on March 31, 1957.[6] It opened for fishing the following March on March 1, 1958.[7]
In 1983, the lake came under scrutiny from residents of Fort Worth due to a large amount of dumping being performed into the lake.[8]
In winter of 1993–94, the lake was refurbished with new docks. Two new docks and a boat loading ramp were installed at Richard W. Simpson Park, which borders the lake. The docks replaced 30-year old structures.[9] The improvements cost $500,000, $300,000 coming from a 1991 bond issue, and $200,000 coming from a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lake Arlington". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. November 30, 1979. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Lake Arlington". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Fishing Lake Arlington". Texas Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Lake Arlington". www.arlingtontx.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "USGS 08049200 Lk Arlington at Arlington, TX". waterdata.usgs.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "A Sporting Look at Lake Arlington". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. April 3, 1994. p. 77. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Recreation spot". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. June 3, 2007. p. 49. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dennis, Debra (May 9, 1983). "Lake Arlington called 'eyesore'". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 14. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ave, Christopher (April 3, 1994). "The great lake escape...in Arlington". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 333. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Guzman, Yvonne (September 23, 1993). "Arlington updating docks, ramp at lake". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 70. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
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