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Lake Pat Cleburne

Lake Pat Cleburne

FieldValue
nameLake Pat Cleburne
imageLake_Pat_Cleburne.jpg
typeReservoir
locationCleburne, Johnson County, Texas
basin_countriesUnited States
coords
inflowNolan River
outflowNolan River
area1558 acre
volume25600 acre.ft
max-depth64 ft
elevation733.5 ft msl (223.6 m)
pushpin_mapTexas#USA
pushpin_map_altLocation of Lake Pat Cleburne in Texas, USA.

| max-depth = 64 ft

Location of Lake Pat Cleburne, Texas
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam

Lake Pat Cleburne is the municipal water reservoir for the city of Cleburne, Texas, as well as a recreational lake for residents. Lake Pat Cleburne is owned and operated by the City of Cleburne. It was built as the city's water supply and was impounded in 1964. U.S. Highway 67 crosses over the north end of the lake.

Description

Lake Pat Cleburne was formed by damming the Nolan River, which continues below the lake's dam. The water's normal clarity is murky or stained due to sediment. The maximum depth of the lake is 33 feet, with a storage capacity of 26,008 acre-feet. The length of the shoreline is 15.3 miles at 733.5 feet above sea level. Originally named the Cleburne Reservoir, it was later renamed to specifically reference Confederate general Patrick Cleburne.

Fish Populations

This lake is the habitat of many sport fish, including Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, White Crappie, and Black Crappie. It also maintains a population of prey species including Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, and Redear Sunfish. In 2023, all catfish and crappie were had the highest on record catch rates, while bass and prey fish were all found below historical averages.

Aquatic Vegetation

Lake Pat Cleburne is the habitat of Water willow, cattail, bulrush, and buttonbush.

Recreational Areas

Cleburne State Park is approximately 10 miles (16 km) away from Lake Pat Cleburne.

References

  1. Baird, Michael S. Lake Pat Cleburne 2023 Fisheries Management Survey Report. Texas Parks and Wildlife.

References

  1. [https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/lake_survey/pwd_rp_t3200_1356_2023.pdf Baird, Michael S. ''Lake Pat Cleburne 2023 Fisheries Management Survey Report''. Texas Parks and Wildlife.]
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