Lake McQueeney
| Lake McQueeney | |
|---|---|
| Location | Guadalupe County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°36.11′N 98°2.33′W / 29.60183°N 98.03883°W |
| Type | Hydroelectric reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Guadalupe River |
| Primary outflows | Guadalupe River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 396 acres (1.6 km²) |
| Max. depth | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Water volume | 5,050 acre feet (6,229,083 m³) |
| Surface elevation | 529 ft (161 m) |
Lake McQueeney is a reservoir on the Guadalupe River 5 miles (8 km) west of the town of Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA. The reservoir was formed in 1928 by the construction of a dam to provide hydroelectric power to the area. Management of the dam and lake was assumed by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority on May 1, 1963. The lake's prominent feature is Treasure Island, a residential area that has been subjected to major flooding in 1972, 1998, and 2002. Most of the lake is approximately 10 feet (3 m) deep, with deeper sections along the center channel of the river. Lake McQueeney is a venue for outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and swimming, and is maintained at a constant level year round.
Fish and plant life
Lake McQueeney has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Lake McQueeney include catfish, white crappie, sunfish, spotted bass, and largemouth bass. Vegetation in the lake includes cattail, pondweed, American lotus, spatterdock, rushes, water hyacinth, water lettuce, and hydrilla.
Recreational uses
There are no public parks or free boat ramps on the shore of Lake McQueeney. Many private homes line the perimeter of the lake. In the center of the lake is an extensively developed island called Treasure Island on which many vacation and summer homes have been built.
External links
- Lake McQueeney - Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
- Lake McQueeney - Texas Parks & Wildlife
- Lake McQueeney - Handbook of Texas Online
