Eagle Mountain Lake…
… is known as one of Texas' most beautiful lakes, Eagle Mountain Lake remains relatively small spanning 8,738 acres. What it lacks in size - Eagle Mountain Lake makes up in beauty.
The Texas State Board of Water Engineers granted a permit for constructing the dam that would form Eagle Mountain Lake on May 1, 1928. Construction of the dam that formed the reservoir began on January 23, 1930 and was completed on October 24, 1932. Water impoundment began on February 28, 1934. During World War II, the lake's eastern shore was the site of Marine Corps Air Station Eagle Mountain Lake, a military installation built to house the military's glider program. In 1965, the Tarrant Regional Water District voters approved a bond issue to allow the District to install improved controlled spillways. The new spillway was completed July 31, 1971.
Lake Characteristics. Location: On the West Fork Trinity River, just north of Fort Worth and Lake Worth in Tarrant County Surface area: 8,738 acres Maximum depth: 47 feet Impounded: 1932. Water Conditions. Current Lake Level Conservation Pool Elevation: 649 ft. msl Fluctuation: 2-9 feet
History of Eagle Mountain Lake. The region of Eagle Mountain Reservoir was known by Native Americans first, which go back to prehistoric times, then the oncoming European fur traders. . .
Eagle Mountain Lake Fishing. Fishing for white bass and crappie is excellent on Eagle Mountain Lake, and largemouth and spotted bass, and blue, channel, and flathead catfish is good.
Boating on Eagle Mountain Lake. While you can find every type of boat and watercraft on Eagle
Mountain Lake, this lake hosts several yearly sailing regattas. . .
Eagle Mountain Lake Marinas. There are five marinas on Eagle Mountain Lake, and they are there to serve you with all your boating needs.
The Landing was first of 3 phases developed in 1977, 34.2 acres, 12.6 acres of common property. Most unique community on the lake with amenities. 126 lots. 3 undeveloped.
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