Lake Arlington (Texas)

Lake Arlington
Lake Arlington
Coordinates	32°42′12″N 97°12′51″W
Type	Lake
Catchment area	143 square miles (370 km^2)
Built	March 31, 1957; 67 years ago (1957-03-31)
Max. depth	51 feet (16 m)
Settlements	Arlington, TX (East)
References	[1]

Lake Arlington is a lake located in West Arlington, Texas.[2] The lake is situated east of Interstate 820, and directly west of the city of Dalworthington Gardens.[3][4] It is located on Village Creek.[3]

Hydrology

Lake Arlington has a maximum depth of 51 feet (16 m).[3] Its surface is located roughly 550 feet (170 m) above sea level.[3] It has a drainage area of 143 square miles (370 km^2).[5]

History

The lake was constructed by the city of Arlington in 1956, and was finished on March 31, 1957.[6] It opened for fishing the following March on March 1, 1958.[7]

In 1983, the lake came under scrutiny from residents of Fort Worth due to a large amount of dumping being performed into the lake.[8]

In winter of 1993–94, the lake was refurbished with new docks. Two new docks and a boat loading ramp were installed at Richard W. Simpson Park, which borders the lake. The docks replaced 30-year old structures.[9] The improvements cost $500,000, $300,000 coming from a 1991 bond issue, and $200,000 coming from a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.[10]

References

1. "Lake Arlington". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. November 30, 1979. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Lake Arlington". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
3. "Fishing Lake Arlington". Texas Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
4. "Lake Arlington". www.arlingtontx.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
5. "USGS 08049200 Lk Arlington at Arlington, TX". waterdata.usgs.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
6. "A Sporting Look at Lake Arlington". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. April 3, 1994. p. 77. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Recreation spot". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. June 3, 2007. p. 49. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
8. Dennis, Debra (May 9, 1983). "Lake Arlington called 'eyesore'". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 14. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
9. Ave, Christopher (April 3, 1994). "The great lake escape...in Arlington". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 333. Retrieved September 29, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
10. Guzman, Yvonne (September 23, 1993). "Arlington updating docks, ramp at lake". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 70. Retrieved September 29, 2024.