Loma Alta Lake
Loma Alta Reservoir (Loma Alta Lake) is two miles north of Brownsville in southern Cameron County (centered at 25°59' N, 97°25' W). The surrounding terrain is flat to rolling and is surfaced by dark, commonly calcareous clays that support mesquite, grasses, and cacti.
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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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Loma Alta Lake is part of or belongs to the following places:
Lake Measurements
- Surface Area (in acres): 2,490
- Storage Capacity (in acre-feet): 26,500
Lake Maintained or Owned by
Brownsville Navigation District
Date of Origin
1963 (61 years ago)Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Loma Alta Lake is classified as a Lake
Purposes
- Municipal water supply
- Industry