Lake Nacogdoches is a lake located about 10 miles west of the city of Nacogdoches, Texas on Loco Bayou dam.[1] Loco Bayou dam is connected to the Angelina River because it is a Tributary, of which is also a part of the Neches River basin.[2]

History

The Loco Bayou dam of which lake Nacogdoches was created, was constructed and completed by Freese & Nichols[3] from the mid-1970s to 1977.[2] The dam is primarily made of an earthen type and was built for municipal water supply, yet its primary purpose was for recreational purposes.[2][4] Currently, the Lake is operated and owned by the City of Nacogdoches.

Hydrology

The lake was impounded in 1976, has a surface area of 2,212 acres, and a maximum depth of 40 feet.[1] Currently, the lake quality has a clarity value of moderately clear. According to the Texas State Historical Association, the capacity of the lake at a normal level is 42,318 acre-feet and a maximum value of 122,000 acre-feet.[2]

Flora

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the aquatic flora that are found in the lake are mainly Hydrilla and the American lotus.[1]

Fauna

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the main fish species that occupy Nacogdoches lake are: Largemouth bass, Crappie, and Sunfish.[1]

Uses/Purpose

Presently, Lake Nacogdoches is used primarily for game fishing.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Fishing Nacogdoches Lake". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "TSHA | Lake Nacogdoches". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  3. ↑ "Home - Freese and Nichols". www.freese.com. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  4. ↑ Times-News, Erie. "Bayou Loco Dam in Nacogdoches County, TX". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 2022-11-14.


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