Lake Conroe
{{short description|Man-made reservoir in Texas, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{infobox body of water
| name = Lake Conroe
| image =
| caption =
| image_bathymetry = TXLakeConroeMap.jpg
| caption_bathymetry = Map of lake and surrounding areas
| location = Montgomery / Walker counties, near Conroe, Texas
| lake_type = reservoir
| basin_countries = United States
| inflow =
| outflow =
| area = {{convert|21000|acre|km2|abbr=on}}
| depth = {{convert|20.5|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| max-depth = {{convert|79|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| volume = {{convert|0.53|km3|abbr=on}}
| elevation = {{convert|201|ft|m|abbr=on}}
| residence_time =
| shore =
| coords = {{coord|30|21|25|N|95|33|37|W|type:waterbody_region:US-TX|display=inline,title}}
| cities = Conroe
| islands = Bird Island,
Pax and Noah Island
| pushpin_map = Texas#USA
| pushpin_label_position =
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of Lake Conroe in Texas, USA.
| pushpin_map_caption =
| website =
| reference = [http://www.lakeconroe.com/about_lake_conroe.htm Lake Conroe]
}}
Lake Conroe is a {{convert|21,000|acre|km2|abbr=on|adj=on}} lake in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. Even though it is named Lake Conroe, only the southern third of the lake is in Conroe, Texas. Most of the lake is in unincorporated Montgomery County, while a small northern sliver juts into neighboring Walker County where the Baker Bridge is located. The lake lies on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, just west of Interstate 45 off State Highway 105 in Montgomery and Walker counties. Lake Conroe is a popular attraction for boating, jet-skiing, and fishing.
Situation
File:Lake Conroe on July 4th.jpg.]]
The lake runs through classic East Texas Piney Woods forests. Water quality is generally good, with an average depth of {{convert|20.5|ft|m}}, and a maximum depth of {{convert|75|ft|m}}. The controlling authority of the lake is the San Jacinto River Authority. The City of Houston owns a two-thirds interest in the lake; the SJRA owns one-third.
The lake extends about {{convert|21|mi|km}} in length and covers {{convert|20118|acres|km2}} with {{convert|5000|acres|km2}} in Sam Houston National Forest and capacity of {{convert|430,260|acre.ft|m3}}. Lake Conroe was conceived in 1970 as an alternative water supply for the City of Houston. The lake was completed in January 1973; it was filled on October 31, 1973.
A few celebrities, such as Rudy Tomjanovich,{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} Roger Clemens,{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} Aaron Gray{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}, Colin Edwards, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick,{{cite web |last=Marshall |first=Beth |title=Dan Patrick talks church, state at Conroe appearance |url=https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Dan-Patrick-talks-church-state-at-Conroe-9488098.php |publisher=The Courier of Montgomery County |access-date=11 October 2018 |date=28 June 2015}} have residences in the Lake Conroe area.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
{{main|USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 6-9}}
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla 6-9 operates on Lake Conroe with a volunteer staff since 1978.{{cite news |last1=Howie |first1=Bob |title=Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 69 source of safety on Lake Conroe |url=https://www.chron.com/news/article/Coast-Guard-Auxiliary-Flotilla-69-source-of-2124695.php |access-date=April 1, 2023 |work=Houston Chronicle |date=July 31, 2003}}{{Cite web |title=** USCG AUX LAKE CONROE 081-06-09 ** |url=http://www.uscgauxlakeconroe.com/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=www.uscgauxlakeconroe.com}} Currently the Flotilla is commanded by Jeff Huhs.
References
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External links
- [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/conroe Texas Parks and Wildlife - Lake Conroe]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20061019073148/http://sjra.net/lake_conroe.php San Jacinto River Authority - Lake Conroe]
- [http://www.lakeconroe.com/about_lake_conroe.htm About Lake Conroe]
- [http://www.conroetoday.com/ Lake Conroe Community Website]
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Category:Protected areas of Montgomery County, Texas
Category:Protected areas of Walker County, Texas