Oak Creek Reservoir
Oak Creek Reservoir is five miles southeast of Blackwell in northeastern Coke County (at 32°03' N, 100°16' W). Construction of the dam on Oak Creek began on July 10, 1950, and by September 1953 the lake had filled. In 1987 the reservoir had a capacity of 39,360 acre-feet. The water supplies the towns of Sweetwater, Blackwell, Bronte, and Robert Lee. The lake also serves as a recreational site.
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.
At a Glance
Lake Measurements
- Surface Area (in acres)
- 2,389
- Storage Capacity (in acre-feet)
- 39,210
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Oak Creek Reservoir is part of or belongs to the following places.
Lake Maintained or Owned by
City of Sweetwater
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Date of Origin
1952 71 years agoCurrently Exists
Yes
Place type
Oak Creek Reservoir is classified as a Lake
Purposes
- Municipal water supply
- Industry
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