Lewisville Lake
The 2009 Wounded Warriors Tournament of Heroes was held on Lewisville Lake
Lewisville Lake is on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River one mile northeast of Lewisville and fifteen miles southeast of Denton in southeastern Denton County. The reservoir is owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District; its purpose is to control potential flood waters originating within the Elm Fork drainage basin. In addition, the lake assists in soil conservation, serves as a recreational area, and provides water for local municipalities.
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.
Lewisville Lake at a Glance
Lake Measurements
- Surface Area (in acres)
- 27,175
- Storage Capacity (in acre-feet)
- 563,228
Belongs to
Lewisville Lake is part of or belongs to the following places.
Lake Maintained or Owned by
USAE
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Date of Origin
1929 94 years agoCurrently Exists
Yes
Place type
Lewisville Lake is classified as a Lake
Purposes
- Flood Control
- Recreation
- Municipal water supply
- Industry
Photos of Lewisville Lake and surrounding areas
The 2009 Wounded Warriors Tournament of Heroes was held on Lewisville Lake
Photo by U.S. Navy, Public Domain
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