| Lake Arlington | |
|---|---|
 Lake Arlington | |
| Coordinates | 32°42′12″N97°12′51″W / 32.70333°N 97.21417°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Catchment area | 143 square miles (370 km2) |
| Built | March 31, 1957 |
| Max. depth | 51 feet (16 m) |
| Settlements | Arlington, TX (East) |
| References | [1] |
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 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]
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]
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