Lake Texana

Lake Texana
Location of Lake Texana in Texas, USA.
Location of Lake Texana in Texas, USA.
Lake Texana
Location of Lake Texana in Texas, USA.
Location of Lake Texana in Texas, USA.
Lake Texana
LocationJackson County, east of Edna, Texas
Coordinates28°54′37″N 96°33′14″W / 28.9103105°N 96.5539010°W / 28.9103105; -96.5539010[1]
TypeWater supply reservoir
Primary inflowsNavidad River
Primary outflowsNavidad River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area9,727 acres (3,936 ha)
Max. depth58 ft (18 m)
Water volume170,000 acre⋅ft (0.21 km3)
Surface elevation44 ft (13 m)

Lake Texana is a reservoir on the Navidad River, 8 miles (13 km) east of Edna, in Jackson County, Texas. The reservoir is formed by the construction of Palmetto Bend Dam. The dam and lake are managed by the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, and supply water to surrounding communities and industries.[2] Lake Texana is the only reservoir managed by the Authority.

  1. ^ "Lake Texana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved Jan 15, 2021.
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