Medina Lake

The dam at Medina Lake

The dam at Medina Lake

Photo by Larry D. Moore, CC by SA 3

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.

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 ago

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Medina Lake is classified as a Lake

Purpose

  • Irrigation

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