Lake Arlington (Texas)

Lake Arlington is a lake located in West Arlington, Texas.^[2] The lake is situated east of Interstate 820, and directly west of the city of Dalworthington Gardens.^[3][4] It is located on Village Creek.^[3]

Lake Arlington
Lake Arlington
Coordinates	32°42′12″N 97°12′51″W
Type	Lake
Catchment area	143 square miles (370 km2)
Built	March 31, 1957; 68 years ago (1957-03-31)
Max. depth	51 feet (16 m)
Settlements	Arlington, TX (East)
References	[1]
Location

Hydrology

Aerial photo of Lake Arlington

Lake Arlington has a maximum depth of 51 feet (16 m).^[3] Its surface is located roughly 550 feet (170 m) above sea level.^[3] It has a drainage area of 143 square miles (370 km²).^[5]

History

The lake was constructed by the city of Arlington in 1956, and was finished on March 31, 1957.^[6] It opened for fishing the following March on March 1, 1958.^[7]

In 1983, the lake came under scrutiny from residents of Fort Worth due to a large amount of dumping being performed into the lake.^[8]

In winter of 1993–94, the lake was refurbished with new docks. Two new docks and a boat loading ramp were installed at Richard W. Simpson Park, which borders the lake. The docks replaced 30-year old structures.^[9] The improvements cost $500,000, $300,000 coming from a 1991 bond issue, and $200,000 coming from a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.^[10]