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.
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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.
- ✅ Adoption Status:
Belongs to
Lake Kirby is part of or belongs to the following places:
Lake Measurements
- Surface Area (in acres): 740
- Storage Capacity (in acre-feet): 7,620
Lake Maintained or Owned by
City of Abilene
Date of Origin
1928 (96 years ago)Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Lake Kirby is classified as a Lake
Purpose
- Municipal water supply