Ray hubbard, at the time the lake was completed in 1969. The elevationstorage rating curve used to produce the storage hydrograph is made of two segments. Construction was started in 1964 and completed in 1969. This is a beautiful lake and we hope you use this site to help discover it. Those looking for shoreside fun will find shopping, dining, and entertainment right at the water s edge. Located in texas, lake ray hubbard real estate is a beautiful, though lesser known, market in the state for lake homes and lake lots.
Lake ray hubbard trinity river basin texas water development. Ray hubbard lake is displayed on the forney north usgs quad topo map. Feb 06, 2014 the haunting images of low water and stunning beauty of lake ray hubbard as the three year drought takes it toll on the lake and its inhabitants. Check this page for the detailed graph and reservoir storage. I dont own my own bass boat yet, so i do most of my fishing on a private lake out east where my buddies and i have several.
Ray hubbard lake topo map, kaufman county tx forney north area. It was created by the construction of the rockwallforney dam which impounded the east fork trinity river it measures 22,745 acres 92. Thnx fishfordollars, ill have to check out that brushtop. Congress, to equitably apportion the waters of the rio grande basin. Lake ray hubbard central bass fishing bass fishing forums. The north end of the river was home to an old moonshiners cabin. The lake was named after the head of dallas parks and recreation, mr. This site was created by people that love lake ray hubbard and love the outdoors. Lake ray hubbard, formerly forney lake, is a fresh water impoundment reservoir located in. Ray hubbard lake and the rockwallforney dam at 3248 n, 9630 w are. Fishermen tied up on the exposed bridge railings to keep their boats over a hot fishing spot. Daredevil kids would swim out to the bridges and jump off the railings, turning flips into the cool lake water below. Hydrilla is found in certain areas and attracts largemouth bass.
Lake ray hubbard measures 22,745 acres with a maximum depth of 40 feet. Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, feet, 20001001, 20200424, 256. During the extreme 2010 drought, lake ray hubbard was so low that you could walk on the old bankhead highway roadbed to the bridges. Culture lovers can find waterfront concerts, and movie buffs can catch a show at the cinema in rockwall, just splashing distance from the shore. It was created by the construction of the rockwallforney dam which impounded the east fork trinity river. We have found many new parks, trails, beaches, coves, and water ways through our exploration of the lake. Folks would head to the bottom to picnic, camp, fish, and do some hand fishing or noodling. If you have any questions about this site, please contact us through our contact page. Ray hubbard lake topo map, kaufman county tx forney north.
For specific information about conservation pool elevation, current storage and percent full, access the listing of major texas reservoirs maintained by the texas. Anyone who is interested in visiting ray hubbard lake can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Photographer stephen paul christopher captures the. About lake ray hubbard in the years before lake ray hubbard was built, it was a river bottom known to locals as the bottom. Ray hubbard lake texas state historical association. It was created by the construction of the rockwallforney dam. According to twdb 2015 survey, at top of conservation pool elevation, 435. Lake ray hubbard take area as requested by the outside cities and their authorized representatives including developers, consultants and contractors. Lake ray hubbard is home to dallas race week, an annual charity regatta held in june. Lake ray hubbard water level including historical chart. Lake buchanan water level including historical chart. The requesting outside cities shall follow the guideline as described in this document along with the criteria as set in the applicable interlocal agreement as required by dallas water utilities.
The rock riprap along roadways that cross the reservoir is excellent for fishing. Rockwallforney dam city of dallas daily levels by month. In the area above interstate 30, standing timber is the most abundant structure and cover in lake ray hubbard. Lake ray hubbard water level last 30 days water level on 430. Lake ray hubbard, texas, usa vacation info lakelubbers. The latitude and longitude coordinates of ray hubbard lake are 32. In the years before lake ray hubbard was built, it was a river bottom known to locals as the bottom.
The drought monitor focuses on broadscale conditions. Bankhead highway bridges in lake ray hubbard, rowlett. The haunting images of low water and stunning beauty of lake ray hubbard as the three year drought takes it toll on the lake and its inhabitants. At top of flood control gates or emegence spillway, elevation of 437. Those looking for shoreside fun will find shopping, dining, and entertainment right at the waters edge. The rio grande compact is an interstate compact signed in 1938 between the states of colorado, new mexico and texas and approved by the u. Feb 23, 2018 56 rockwall firefighters walk in the flooded water on lakeside drive while searching the area in rockwall, texas, thursday, feb. White bass are excellent on swimbaits, slabs and jigging spoons on. On average, there are 30 lake homes for sale on lake ray hubbard, and 10 lake lots and parcels. Ray hubbard lake is formed by an earthfill dam some 12,500 feet long. Contrary to popular folk lore, lake ray hubbard was not named after famed local texas country music artist ray wylie hubbard.
If you have visited ray hubbard lake before, please tell us about it with a comment below. Rockwall homes evacuated as lake swells from heavy rains. The drainage area above the dam is about 1,074 square miles. North texas lakes at lake ray hubbard national weather service. Usgs 08061550 lk ray hubbard nr forney, tx usgs water data. Largemouth bass are good on crankbaits, plastics, and top waters in water 512.
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