1. Lake Limestone was formed by the construction of Sterling C. Robertson Dam. The earthen and concrete dam runs 8,395 feet, stands 72 feet tall, contains a service spillway housing five "tainter" gates for water release and a 3,000-foot emergency spillway. The depth of the lake at the dam is 43 feet.
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    Lake Limestone (Brazos River Basin) Sterling C. Robertson Dam is located about seven miles northwest of Marquez, crossing the border of Leon and Robertson Counties. It dammed the Navasota River, a tributary of the Brazos River, to form Lake Limestone, which lies mainly in Limestone County. ... The Texas Water Rights Commission issued a permit ...
  4. Located on the Navasota River in Limestone, Robertson and Leon counties, Lake Limestone is the second largest of the Brazos River Authority (BRA) lakes. Built in 1978 by the Authority as a water supply reservoir, the lake provides outstanding fishing and is home to a pair of bald eagles that may be seen near the dam on a regular basis.
  5. tpwd.texas.gov

    Limestone County Park #3. Located on the east side of the lake on FM 3371 ; Three-lane boat ramp and oiled-sand parking lot ; No fee required ; Open all year, 24 hours a day; BRA property maintained by Limestone County (903) 529-2141; Leon County Park. Located on the east side of the lake on FM 39. Two-lane boat ramp and oiled-sand parking lot
  6. May 1, 2024At 8:25 a.m. today, Thursday, May 2, 2024, the release from LAKE LIMESTONE's Sterling C. Robertson Dam was increased from 66,040 cubic feet per second to about 71,750 cfs. This is a record release for Lake Limestone and the Sterling C. Robertson Dam. Additional increases to the release are possible over the next several hours.
  7. Lake Limestone was formed by the building of the Sterling C. Robertson Dam. Constructed of earth and concrete, the dam runs 8,395 feet and stands 72 feet tall. An emergency spillway measuring 3,000 feet is made of concrete and houses five tainter gates for water release. The depth of the lake near the dam is 43 feet.
  8. twdb.texas.gov

    Lake Limestone general information Sterling C. Robertson Dam and Lake Limestone are located on the upper Navasota River in Limestone, Robertson, and Leon Counties, approximately 15 miles southeast of Groesbeck and 18 miles west of Buffalo, Texas (Figure 1). The construction of Sterling C. Robertson Dam began on July 22, 1975.
  9. twdb.texas.gov

    Lake Limestone, owned by the Brazos River Authority, is located in Leon, Limestone and Robertson Counties approximately 18 miles west of Buffalo, Texas. Sterling C. Robertson Dam is located on the Navasota River, a tributary of the Brazos River. Dam Construction commenced in August, 1975 and was completed in October, 1978.
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    Lake Limestone

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    Lake Limestone is a 13,680 acres reservoir near Thornton, Texas. It lies 15 miles southeast of Groesbeck, Texas on Texas FM 3371 in Leon, Robertson and Limestone Counties. The lake's water is slightly alkaline, moderately clear, with a maximum of 42 feet 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. Wikipedia

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