Lake Granbury facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Granbury
Lake Granbury Location in Texas Show map of Texas Lake Granbury Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Hood County, Texas, United States
Coordinates	32°22′26″N 97°41′16″W / 32.37389°N 97.68778°W / 32.37389; -97.68778
Type	Reservoir
Primary inflows	Brazos River
Primary outflows	Brazos River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	8,310 acres (3,360 ha)
Max. depth	75 ft (23 m)
Water volume	153,500 acre⋅ft (0.1893 km3)
Shore length1	103 miles (221 km)
Surface elevation	693 ft (182 m) msl
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Location of Lake Granbury, Texas

Lake Granbury is a large, human-made lake in North Texas. It is located near the city of Granbury, Texas. A human-made lake is also called a reservoir.

Lake Granbury was created in 1969. It is one of three lakes that hold back the Brazos River. The De Cordova Bend Dam forms Lake Granbury. It is a long and narrow lake. Its shoreline stretches for 103 miles (221 km). The Brazos River Authority manages Lake Granbury.

Building Lake Granbury

People first thought about building Lake Granbury in the late 1950s. Construction on the De Cordova Bend Dam started on December 15, 1966. The Zachry Construction Company built the dam.

Water began filling the lake on September 15, 1969. The idea of building this dam also inspired a famous book. It was called Goodbye to a River by John Graves.

Fish Living in Lake Granbury

Lake Granbury is home to many kinds of fish. Fishing is a popular activity here. The lake is regularly stocked with fish. This means new fish are added each year.

Some of the fish you can find in Lake Granbury include:

• Largemouth bass
• Striped bass
• White bass
• Channel catfish
• Flathead catfish
• White crappie
• Sunfish
• Longnose Gar

Fun Things to Do at Lake Granbury

Lake Granbury is a great place for outdoor fun. Many people visit the lake for different activities. It is a popular spot for families and friends.

Some popular activities include:

• Boating
• Wakeboarding
• Water skiing
• Fishing

Places to Visit Around the Lake

There are several parks and areas around Lake Granbury. These spots offer easy access to the water. They are perfect for enjoying the lake's beauty.

Some of these recreational areas are:

• Thorp Spring
• Hunter Park
• City Park
• Rough Creek
• De Cordova Bend