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. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin, the Brazos River Authority develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs.
  8. twdb.texas.gov

    Lake Limestone is located in Leon, Limestone and Robertson Counties, on the Navasota River a tributary of the Brazos River, approximately 18 miles west of Buffalo, TX. (Figure 1). Authorization: State: Certificate of Adjudication 12-5165 issued December 14, 1987 currently authorizes the owner to maintain an existing dam and reservoir and impound
  9. 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.
  10. discoveroutdoors.com

    Lake Limestone is a 13,680-acre reservoir near Thornton, Texas, located 15 miles southeast of Groesbeck on Texas FM 3371. This scenic lake spans Leon, Robertson, and Limestone Counties, providing nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts a tranquil getaway. ... Lake Limestone, and the Sterling C. Robertson Dam play crucial roles in local water ...
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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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