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editVictor Braunig Lake, formerly known as East Lake, is a reservoir on Calaveras Creek and Chupaderas Creek 17 miles (27 kilometres) south of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. The reservoir was formed in 1962 by the construction of a dam to provide a cooling pond for a power plant to supply additional electrical supply to the city of San Antonio. Victor Braunig (1890-1982) was an employee from 1910 becoming in 1949 the general manager of the San Antonio City Public Service Board, the predecessor of CPS Energy. The dam and lake are managed by CPS Energy of San Antonio. Together with Calaveras Lake, Braunig Lake was one of the first projects in the nation to use treated wastewater for power plant cooling. The reservoir is partly filled with wastewater that has undergone both primary and secondary treatment at a San Antonio Water System treatment plant. Braunig Lake also serves as a venue for recreation, including fishing and boating.
History and Development
Victor Braunig Lake was created in 1962 by the construction of a dam on Calaveras Creek and Chupaderas Creek.[1] The primary purpose of the lake was to provide a cooling pond for a power plant, ensuring a steady supply of electricity to the city of San Antonio.[2] Managed by CPS Energy, the lake is one of the first projects in the nation to use treated wastewater for power plant cooling.[3]
Lake Characteristics
- Location: 17 miles south of San Antonio, Texas
- Surface Area: 1,350 acres (550 hectares)
- Maximum Depth: 50 feet (15 meters)
- Water Volume: 26,500 acre-feet (0.0327 km³)
- Surface Elevation: 506 feet (154 meters).[3]
Fish and plant life
edit[edit] Braunig Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Braunig Lake include red drum, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and largemouth bass.
Recreational uses
editVictor Braunig Lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is stocked with various fish species, including red drum, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and largemouth bass. Anglers can enjoy excellent fishing opportunities, especially during the spring and summer months.[4]
[edit] Thousand Trails Management Services operates a public park facility at the lake. The park features facilities for camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, and hiking. Swimming is prohibited.
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edit- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Victor Braunig Lake". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Victor Braunig Lake | Natural Atlas". naturalatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ a b "Fishing Braunig Lake". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ ""A Guide To Victor Braunig Lake," Trip101,".