Belton Lake TX

Belton Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River in the Brazos River basin, 5 miles northwest of Belton, Texas, United States. The lake extends into both Bell County and Coryell County. Belton Dam and the lake are both managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1…
Belton Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River in the Brazos River basin, 5 miles northwest of Belton, Texas, United States. The lake extends into both Bell County and Coryell County. Belton Dam and the lake are both managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1954, and serves to provide flood control and drinking water for Belton, Temple, and the surrounding communities. Belton Lake is a popular recreational destination.
  • Location: Bell and Coryell counties, 5 mi (8 km) northwest of Belton, Texas
  • Primary inflows: Leon River
  • Primary outflows: Leon River
  • Basin countries: United States
  • Surface area: 12,385 acres (50.12 km²)
  • Max. depth: 124 ft (38 m)
  • Water volume: 435,000 acre⋅ft (0.537 km³)

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