Lake Kirby
Kirby Lake, on Cedar Creek five miles south of Abilene in northeastern Taylor County, has a capacity of 8,100 acre-feet. It supplies water for irrigation and has a conservation storage capacity of 7,620 acre-feet.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Lake Kirby at a Glance
Lake Measurements
- Surface Area (in acres)
- 740
- Storage Capacity (in acre-feet)
- 7,620
Belongs to
Lake Kirby is part of or belongs to the following places.
Lake Maintained or Owned by
City of Abilene
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Date of Origin
1928 95 years agoCurrently Exists
Yes
Place type
Lake Kirby is classified as a Lake
Purpose
- Municipal water supply
Photos of Lake Kirby and surrounding areas
Sunset on Lake Kirby
Photo by CoreBurn, CC2
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