Canyon Lake is a reservoir on the Guadalupe River at Texas Hill Country in the United States. Canyon Lake is a reservoir of the US Army Corps of Engineers formed on the Guadalupe River at Comal County by Canyon Dam, located about sixteen miles northwest of New Braunfels. Dams, lakes, and all adjacent properties are managed by the US Army Corps Of Engineers. Water rights, wastewater treatment, and hydroelectric facilities are managed by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Dam construction began in 1958 and completed in 1964. This reservoir serves to provide flood control and water conservation for downstream communities of dams. The lake is also a popular recreational destination.
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Geografi Edit
Canyon Lake is located on 29Ã, Â ° 52? 53? N 98Ã, Â ° â € <â € <14? 24? W . Please note, these GPS coordinates do not match the location of public access (see section below on Public Access in the Recreation section). Located north of Comal County, Texas, in the northeast suburb of San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA. It is about 35Ã, miÃ, (56Ã, km) northeast of Downtown San Antonio and 40Ã, miÃ, (64Ã, km) southwest of Austin. Cities around the lake include the Canyon City, Mill Crane, Hancock, Fischer, Sattler, and Startzville, all part of the census-designated spot known as Canyon Lake, Texas. Major cities nearby include New Braunfels and San Marcos.
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History Edit
The construction of Canyon Dam started in 1958 to provide flood control and water conservation. The confinement of the lake began in 1964, and the lake was filled to the level of conservation in 1968.
Flood protection Edit
Flood protection is provided for nearly 250 square miles (647 km²) from the mainland downstream of Canyon Dam. The upper Guadalupe river basin has the capacity to carry 40,000 - 50,000 cubic feet per second (1,100 - 1,400 mÃ,³/s)); However, channels in the lower Guadalupe River, downstream from the Escarpment Balcones, can carry only 13,000-30,000 cubic feet per second (400 - 800 mÃ,³/s). This has caused serious flooding in the lower Guadalupe River Basin, including the major floods in New Braunfels in 1972 caused by heavy rains downstream of Canyon Dam.
Canyon Dam protected the downstream areas of the great floods in 1978, 1987, 1991, 1992 and 1998. The record floods in July 2002 exceeded spillway speeds over seven feet (2 m) and caused significant damage under the Canyon Dam.
In the flood of 2002, peak flow was about 70,000 cubic feet per second (2,000 mÃ,³/dt). The amount of water flowing over the spillway is about 3 ½ times the amount of water that the reservoir holds. Erosion for three days clears the soil beneath the sewer to reveal what is now Canyon Canyon Canyon.
Water preservation Edit
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) has the right to water in a lake conservation pond. This water is used to operate several small hydroelectric plants downstream from New Braunfels, and for municipal water supply, irrigation, and industrial use. GBRA built a hydroelectric facility at Canyon Dam in August 1987; it was operated in February 1989.
Recreation Edit
Canyon Lake is a recreation center in the area. Corps of Engineers builds and maintains eight park areas around the lake for camping, swimming, boating and picnicking. Bank fishing is available in all areas of the park, and fishing docks can be found at Cranes Mill Park on the south side of the lake. Comal County provides several common boat ramps for access to the lake. Hiking trails, bicycles and horseback riding are available, such as limited hunting (archery only) and professional fishing guide services.
PUBLIC ACCESS TO CANYON LAKE - Swimming and Boating
GPS coordinates provided for 'Canyon Lake, Texas' public search on Wikipedia or available from 'Google' search are not related to public access areas. The only public access to the lake is in one of the park, marina or boat ramps around the lake. Although the Army Corps of Engineers owns and controls the beach just above the shore of the lake, the rest of the lake beach (accessible by public road) is a privately owned property and public access to the lakeside via one of these properties is not allowed.
If more information is needed (including maps) please visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/canyon/access.phtml Canyon Lake Guide website: http://www.canyonlakeguide.com/and USACE web pages: http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/Maps/Ramps_ShortFormat_2012_Full_WebVersion.pdf
There are several public parks on the shores of Canyon Lake that allow access to the lake for swimming, fishing and boating.
There are 2 marinas located on the lake. Marina has boats and jet skis available for hire.
There are several public boat ramps on the lake and private boat ramps. Public access ramp slopes are available free of charge. Private boats sloped in the marina or in some parks available to the public at an additional cost. No fishing or swimming is allowed on any of the boat ramps.
The lake level concern Edit
A plan by GBRA to sell water from Canyon Lake to supply the fast-growing San Antonio and Austin areas has raised fears that lakes will fall well below established conservation pool levels, potentially causing problems ranging from erosion and weakening Canyon Dam to a decline in value- property values ​​and possible health problems from exposure to long-submerged soils. This has led to some administrative action and lawsuits over the future of Canyon Lake.
References Edit
External links Edit
- http://mycanyonlake.com Online Community Bulletin Board and News
- Canyon Canyon page at the US Engineer Corps website
- Canyon Lake from Handbook of Texas Online
- Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Canyon Lake Site
- Friends from Canyon Lake
- Canyon Canyon Canyon Preservation Society
- Lake Canyon Yacht Club
- Hill Country Yacht Club
- The Edwards Aquifer: Canyon Lake
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