Inks Lake facts for kids
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 Inks Lake
Location in Texas
Inks Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Burnet / Llano counties, Texas, United States |
| Coordinates | 30°43.86′N 98°23.08′W / 30.73100°N 98.38467°W |
| Lake type | Hydroelectric reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Colorado River |
| Primary outflows | Colorado River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 831 acres (3.36 km2) |
| Max. depth | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Surface elevation | 888 ft (271 m) |
Inks Lake is a large, man-made lake in the Texas Hill Country in the United States. It's a type of lake called a reservoir. People built Inks Lake in 1938. This happened when the Lower Colorado River Authority built Inks Dam.
The lake is close to Burnet, Texas. Inks Lake helps control floods, working with Lake Buchanan. It also has the smallest power plant that makes electricity from water. This plant is part of the Texas Highland Lakes chain.
Inks Lake got its name from Roy B. Inks. He was one of the first people on the board of the Lower Colorado River Authority. People love Inks Lake for fun outdoor activities. These include fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and having picnics.
Other important lakes on the Colorado River include Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and Lady Bird Lake.
Fish and Wildlife at Inks Lake
Inks Lake is home to many kinds of fish. People have added fish to the lake over time. This makes it a great spot for fishing. You can find fish like largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish here.
Inks Lake is special because its water level stays very steady. It changes by less than one foot each year. This helps the fish and other wildlife.
Fun Things to Do at Inks Lake
Some areas around Inks Lake are owned by private people. But a big part of the lake is next to Inks Lake State Park. This park has lots of things to do. You can go camping, hiking, swimming, and even play golf. There are also places to launch your boat.
One exciting activity is cliff jumping. Locals and visitors enjoy this at a spot called "Devil's Water Hole." This popular spot is inside Inks Lake State Park.
There is also a summer camp near the lake. It's called Camp Longhorn. Tex Robertson started this camp for boys and girls in 1939.
