Proctor Lake

Proctor Lake
Proctor Lake, Comanche County, Texas
Location of Proctor Lake in Texas, USA
Location of Proctor Lake in Texas, USA
Proctor Lake
Location of Proctor Lake in Texas, USA
Location of Proctor Lake in Texas, USA
Proctor Lake
LocationComanche County, west of Proctor, Texas
Coordinates31°58′21″N 98°28′36″W / 31.97250°N 98.47667°W / 31.97250; -98.47667
TypeFlood control reservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area4,537 acres (1,836 ha)
Max. depth34 ft (10 m)
Water volume59,300 acre⋅ft (0.0731 km3)
Surface elevation1,162 ft (354 m)

Proctor Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir along the Leon River located in Comanche County in the U.S. state of Texas, around 3 miles (5 km) west of Proctor, Texas. Proctor Lake Dam and the reservoir are managed by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1963, and serves to provide flood control and drinking water for the communities downstream. Proctor Lake is a popular recreational destination.


Fish populations

Proctor Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing, including largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and white crappie.

Recreational uses

In addition to maintaining the dam that creates the reservoir, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains recreational facilities at the lake, including Copperas Creek Park, Sowell Creek Park, Promontory Park, and High Point Park. High Point Park camping has been closed for many years, but hiking and equestrian trails are open .Camping, boating, and fishing are very popular.[citation needed]

  • Proctor Dam, looking southeast over the dam
    Proctor Dam, looking southeast over the dam
  • Proctor Dam, looking northwest
    Proctor Dam, looking northwest