Bachman Lake facts for kids
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A Southwest Airlines jet lands at Dallas Love Field over Bachman Lake
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 Bachman Lake
Location in Texas
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| Location | Northwest Dallas, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°50′56″N 96°52′16″W / 32.84889°N 96.87111°W |
| Type | Artificial lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 205 acres (83 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Settlements | Dallas |
Bachman Lake is a small freshwater lake in northwest Dallas, Texas, USA. It covers about 205 acres (0.83 km²). The lake is next to Dallas Love Field airport. It is also near the Bluffview neighborhood. At the west end of the lake, you can find Bachman Station. This station offers train services like the Green Line and Orange Line from DART.
Fun Activities at Bachman Lake
Bachman Lake is a great place for outdoor fun. You can visit the Bachman Recreation Center. There are also many picnic spots and a playground.
A paved trail goes all the way around the lake. It is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) long. This trail is perfect for walking, running, or biking. Along the trail, you will find fitness stations, benches, and water fountains. There are also restrooms and more picnic areas.
Bachman Lake is home to the Dallas Rowing Club. People enjoy sailing and rowing here. The lake has a marina and a boathouse. You can also go fishing at Bachman Lake. The lake is regularly stocked with catfish. You can check the stocking schedule to see when new fish are added. Please do not feed the wildlife. This rule helps keep the area safe, especially because the lake is near the airport.
Future Plans for Bachman Lake
There have been talks about changes to Bachman Lake. An "island" has appeared in the middle of the lake. This might be due to how the lake was built or from dirt building up. In April 2019, a city group decided to keep the lake mostly the same size. They plan to fix the lake's dam and remove extra dirt from the bottom.
In 2017, people in the city voted for projects around Bachman Lake. They approved $11.4 million for these park projects:
- $3.9 million to make the Bachman Recreation Center better. This work was finished in August 2020.
- $3.5 million for a new swimming center. It is called the "Bachman Family Aquatics Center." This project was planned to be finished by June 2021.
- $4 million for a new skate park. This park was expected to be built by 2023.
Images for kids
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Bachman Lake Dam Spillway in 2020.
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Bachman Lake Dam Components
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This picture from 2020 shows how shallow the water is because of dirt build-up.
