Calaveras Lake (Texas) facts for kids
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 Calaveras Lake
Location in Texas
Calaveras Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Bexar County, near San Antonio, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°16′46″N 98°18′14″W / 29.27944°N 98.30389°W |
| Type | Power plant cooling reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Calaveras Creek |
| Primary outflows | Calaveras Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 3,695 acres (1,495 ha) |
| Max. depth | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Surface elevation | 485 ft (148 m) |
Calaveras Lake is a large, man-made lake, also known as a reservoir. It's located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio, Texas, in the USA. This lake was created in 1969 on a stream called Calaveras Creek.
The main reason Calaveras Lake was built was to cool down several power plants nearby. These plants are called the Calaveras Power Station. They help make extra electricity for the city of San Antonio. CPS Energy of San Antonio manages both the dam and the lake.
Calaveras Lake, along with a smaller lake called Victor Braunig Lake, was one of the first projects in the country to use treated wastewater for cooling power plants. Part of the lake is filled with water that has been cleaned at a San Antonio Water System plant. Besides its important job for power plants, Calaveras Lake is also a popular spot for fun activities like fishing and boating. However, sailboats are not allowed on the lake.
What Fish Live in Calaveras Lake?
Calaveras Lake is a great place for fishing! Many different kinds of fish have been added to the lake for people to catch. Some of the fish you might find here include red drum, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and largemouth bass.
Fun Things to Do at Calaveras Lake
There's a big public park at Calaveras Lake that covers 147 acres (57 hectares). Thousand Trails Management Services helps run this park for CPS Energy. The park has lots of facilities for visitors. You can go camping, have a picnic, enjoy fishing, go boating, or even explore the hiking trails around the lake.
