Medina Lake
Medina Lake, an artificial lake on the Medina River, is eight miles northwest of the Medina River in southeast Bandera and northeast Medina counties (its center is at 29°32' N, 98°56' W). The lake was constructed to irrigate farmlands in Medina, Bexar, and Atascosa counties, but it also became an important recreational facility in the area.
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.
Yancey L. Russell | © Texas State Historical Association
Medina Lake at a Glance
Lake Measurements
- Surface Area (in acres)
- 6,059
- Storage Capacity (in acre-feet)
- 254,823
Belongs to
Medina Lake is part of or belongs to the following places.
Lake Maintained or Owned by
Bexar, Medina, Atascosa Co. WID No. 1
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Date of Origin
1913 110 years agoCurrently Exists
Yes
Place type
Medina Lake is classified as a Lake
Purpose
- Irrigation
Photos of Medina Lake and surrounding areas
The dam at Medina Lake
Photo by Larry D. Moore, CC by SA 3
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