Lake J.B. Thomas
Lake J. B. Thomas is on the county line in southeastern Borden and southwestern Scurry counties (at 32°35' N, 101°08' W). The lake was formed by the Colorado River Dam, completed in 1952. Lake J. B. Thomas has a surface area of 7,820 acres, a drainage area of 3,524 square miles, and a capacity of 203,600 acre-feet. The lake is used for boating, fishing, and other recreation, and it supplies water to nearby Big Spring, Odessa, and Snyder.
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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Lake J.B. Thomas is part of or belongs to the following places:
Lake Measurements
- Surface Area (in acres): 4,060
- Storage Capacity (in acre-feet): 199,931
Lake Maintained or Owned by
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Date of Origin
1952 (72 years ago)Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Lake J.B. Thomas is classified as a Lake
Purposes
- Recreation
- Municipal water supply
- Industry