Lake Livingston, Reservoir in east Texas, United States
Lake Livingston extends across 83,000 surface acres with 450 miles of shoreline, making it the third largest lake in Texas after Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend.
Construction of Lake Livingston began in 1966 by Forrest and Cotton Incorporated, with completion in 1969 at a cost of 83 million dollars.
The reservoir provides water resources to the Houston metropolitan area while offering recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping along its extensive shoreline.
The lake maintains a normal pool elevation of 131 feet above sea level and supplies water to four surrounding counties through a system of 12 tainter gates.
The R.C. Thomas Hydroelectric Project at Lake Livingston Dam generates 124 million kilowatt-hours annually, providing electricity for 12,000 households.
Location: Polk County
Elevation above the sea: 40 m
GPS coordinates: 30.74000,-95.15000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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