Camp Creek Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Camp Creek Lake
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Location	Robertson County, Texas
Coordinates	31°03′29″N 96°18′14″W / 31.058°N 96.304°W / 31.058; -96.304
Type	reservoir
Primary outflows	Camp Creek
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	750 acres (300 ha)
Water volume	8,550 acre⋅ft (10,550,000 m3)
Surface elevation	310 ft (94 m)

Camp Creek Lake is a man-made lake, also known as a reservoir, located in Robertson County, Texas. This lake is an important part of the local water system. It flows into Camp Creek, which then joins the Navasota River.

All About Camp Creek Lake

Camp Creek Lake is a special kind of lake that people built. It helps manage water in the area. It's a great spot to learn about how water systems work.

Where is Camp Creek Lake?

You can find Camp Creek Lake in the central part of Texas. It is located in Robertson County, Texas. The lake is about thirteen miles southeast of a town called Franklin. It sits within the larger Brazos River basin. A "basin" is like a big bowl where all the water collects and flows into one main river.

How Was the Lake Built?

Camp Creek Lake was not formed naturally. It was built by a company called the Camp Creek Water Company. Construction started in August 1948. It took several months to finish. The lake was officially completed on January 3, 1949. Building a reservoir like this is a big project. It involves creating a dam to hold back water.

Lake Facts and Figures

Camp Creek Lake is a good size. It holds a lot of water. Here are some interesting facts about it:

• The lake covers an area of about 750 acres. That's like 750 football fields!
• It can hold about 8,550 acre-feet of water. An acre-foot is the amount of water needed to cover one acre of land one foot deep.
• The lake's surface is about 310 feet above sea level. This is its elevation.
• The water from the lake eventually flows into Camp Creek. This creek is a "tributary" to the Navasota River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.

What is a Reservoir?

A reservoir is a large, man-made lake. People build reservoirs to store water. This water can be used for many things. It might be used for drinking water, irrigation for farms, or even to generate electricity. Reservoirs can also help control floods. They hold back extra water during heavy rains.

What is a Tributary?

Imagine a big river like a main road. A tributary is like a smaller road that joins the main road. In nature, a tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream, river, or lake. Camp Creek is a tributary because it flows into the Navasota River.