Lake Limestone

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Lake Limestone
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Lake Limestone
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Lake Limestone
Location Limestone / Leon / Robertson counties, Texas, US
Coordinates 31°19′31″N96°19′03″W / 31.32528°N 96.31750°W / 31.32528; -96.31750
Basin  countries United States
Surface area13,680 acres (55.4 km2)
Max. depth42 ft (13 m)
Surface elevation351 ft (107 m) [1]

Lake Limestone is a 13,680 acres (55.4 km2) reservoir near Thornton, Texas . It lies 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Groesbeck, Texas on Texas FM 3371 in Leon, Robertson and Limestone Counties.

Contents

The lake's water is slightly alkaline, moderately clear, with a maximum of 42 feet (13 m) deep. The shoreline is irregular, and fish habitat is provided by brush, timber and aquatic plants.

The controlling authority for the reservoir and the Sterling C. Robertson Dam is the Brazos River Authority.

Lake Limestone has extensive recreational facilities including fishing, motor boating, jet skiing, and swimming.

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