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How many natural lakes are in Texas? Texas is a land of natural beauty, and that means it has its fair share of lakes. In total, Texas has approximately 7,000 lakes within it\u2019s borders. It\u2019s also a state where water tends to be scarce \u2013 at least in some regions. The combination of these two factors means that many Texans may not know how many natural lakes are in the state. If you fall into this category, you may be wondering just how many natural lakes there are in Texas. Keep reading to find out!

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Texas is a landlocked state in the south-central region of the United States. It is the second largest by area and the southernmost of the 48 contiguous states. Texas shares borders with Mexico to the south and New Mexico to the west. The Mexican state of Chihuahua lies just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas.

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If you\u2019re reading this article, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ve recently moved to Texas or will soon relocate here \u2013 after all, it\u2019s one of America\u2019s most popular states for relocation. Perhaps you\u2019re also reeling from the adjustment period that comes with moving from one place to another; the new culture, people, and activities can take time to get used to. As with any major life change, spending time reading about your new home can make things feel a little less strange and help you begin making friends and building connections sooner.

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What Is A Natural Lake?

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A natural lake is a body of water that has been created by geological processes, rather than by human activity. This type of lake is typically found in areas where the landscape has been shaped by glaciers or other forces of nature. Natural lakes can be either freshwater or saltwater, but most are freshwater.

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A natural lake is one that is formed when water collects in a basin. It doesn\u2019t have a surface outlet or an outlet at a low elevation. In other words, natural lakes are formed by natural processes, as opposed to human activities such as dam building. Natural lakes are often fed by surface runoff, groundwater, and precipitation. They often have no outlet and therefore no outflow, except for evaporation. Natural lakes are also called endorheic lakes.

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Natural lakes are found in all parts of the state, although they tend to be more prevalent in the eastern part of Texas, where there is more precipitation. Most of Texas\u2019s natural lakes are in the eastern half of the state. The south and southwest areas of Texas have very few natural lakes.

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This is because the landscape is arider and doesn\u2019t get as much precipitation.

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Texas is home to dozens of natural lakes. Many of which are located in the eastern and northeastern parts of the state. Some of the more popular natural lakes in Texas include Lake Livingston, Caddo Lake, Toledo Bend Reservoir, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and Lady Bird Lake.

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How Many Natural Lakes Are In Texas?

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Now that we already have a background about natural lakes, it\u2019s time to take a closer look at how many of these lakes are located within the state of Texas.

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As we mentioned earlier, Texas is home to dozens of natural lakes. However, the number can vary depending on how you define a \u201cnatural lake\u201d. For example, some sources count man-made reservoirs as natural lakes, while others do not.

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In general, Texas has 20 to 40 natural lakes. The majority of them are less than five acres in size. Some of the largest natural lakes in Texas include Lake Texoma, Lake Ray Hubbard, and Lake Austin. These three lakes are all man-made reservoirs, but they are still considered natural lakes by some definitions.

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Threats To The Lake Ecosystem

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Despite their beauty, natural lakes are not immune to threats. In fact, many of the same threats that face other types of ecosystems also threaten natural lakes. These include pollution, invasive species, and climate change.

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Pollution is a major threat to natural lakes. Pollutants can come from a variety of sources, including agriculture, industry, and urban runoff. When these pollutants enter a natural lake, they can disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem. This can lead to a decrease in water quality, which can in turn lead to problems for the plants and animals that live in the lake.

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Invasive species are another major threat to natural lakes. An invasive species is a plant or animal that is not native to an ecosystem. This can cause harm to the environment. When invasive species are introduced into a natural lake, they can compete with native plants and animals for food and resources. This can lead to a decline in the population of native species, and in some cases. Also, this might even lead to the extinction of native species.

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Climate change is another major threat to natural lakes. As the climate changes, the water levels in lakes can fluctuate. This can cause problems for the plants and animals that live in the lake, as well as for the people who rely on the lake for their livelihoods. In addition, climate change can also cause extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, which can also damage natural lakes.

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Despite the threats they face, natural lakes are still an important part of the ecosystem. They provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals, and they are a source of water for many communities. With proper management and conservation, natural lakes can continue to thrive for generations to come.

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Preserving Natural Lakes

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There are a number of things that can be done to help preserve natural lakes. One of the most important things is to reduce pollution. This can be done by reducing the amount of agricultural runoff and urban runoff that enters the lake. In addition, industries and businesses that pollute the lake should be required to clean up their effluent before it is released into the lake.

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Another important thing that can be done to preserve natural lakes is to control invasive species. This can be done by preventing new species from being introduced into the lake and by controlling the population of existing invasive species. In addition, native plants and animals should be promoted in order to help them compete with invasives.

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Finally, climate change must be addressed in order to preserve natural lakes. This can be done by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and by preparing for the effects of climate change. For example, communities that rely on natural lakes for their water supply should have contingency plans in place in case the lake dries up or is contaminated.

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The Bottom Line

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Natural lakes are an important part of the ecosystem and provide many benefits to humans and animals alike. However, they face many threats, including pollution, invasive species, and climate change. It is important to take steps to preserve natural lakes so that they can continue to thrive for generations to come.

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If you\u2019re from Texas, you may have heard that the state only has one natural lake. And while there may be more artificial lakes than naturally occurring ones, there are many, if not thousands, of small intrinsic bodies of water. Natural lakes are defined by depressions in the ground that fill when it rains or other causes of nature outside of man\u2019s influence. Find out how many natural lakes are in Texas and discover some of the biggest artificial lakes. 

How Many Natural Lakes Are in Texas?

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Most of the natural lakes in Texas are horseshoe bends, called resacas.

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There are over 7 thousand natural lakes in Texas. Due to varying factors, the exact number is unknown. Many of the naturally-occurring lakes in Texas are horseshoe bends, called resacas, formed from a main river channel. You will find many resacas in East Texas, and in the Southern Plains, you have playas or desert basins that fill with water during rainy seasons. Here are the most popular natural lakes in Texas.

Green Lake

Located on the Guadalupe River flood basin is Green Lake, a natural tidal lake in Calhoun County. Initially, it was a northern inlet of San Antonio Bay, and as the Guadalupe River shifted west 2,500 years ago, it formed a delta that advanced into the bay. The delta completely extended across the bay around 2,200 years ago, creating present-day Green Lake. 

Researchers uncovered pottery and burial grounds belonging to the Karankawa indigenous people in the area. They would have used the lake and surrounding forest for fishing and hunting. Green Lake is 13 miles in circumference and about two miles wide, with an average depth of four feet. It is the largest natural freshwater lake entirely in Texas and covers an area of 10,000 acres.

Sabine Lake

Sabine Lake is one of several estuaries along the Gulf Coast of Texas. This lake is formed by the Neches and Sabine Rivers’ confluence and connects to the Gulf of Mexico through Sabine Pass. This bay covers the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, forming part of the Texas-Louisiana border. 

Several Native American groups inhabited the lake\u2019s shore as far back as 500 CE, and English explorers mapped the lake in 1777. In the present day, Sabine Lake is a center for shipping and petrochemical industries.  

Caddo Lake

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Caddo Lake is naturally occurring and one of the country’s most extensive flooded cypress forests.

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This lake lies on the Texas and Louisana border in Harrison County, Marion County in Texas, and Caddo Parish in Louisiana. The lake is 25,400 acres and is both a lake and wetland (bayou) and one of the country’s most extensive flooded Cypress Forests. It is one of the few non-oxbow lakes in the state, and there are a few theories about how it formed. Researchers believe it was either created by catastrophic earthquakes in the early 1800s or by a 100-mile log jam on the Red River in Louisiana which could have flooded the low-lying basin. 

However, humans added dams in the 1900s, artificially altering the lake. Native Americans utilized the area for thousands of years until industry found a use for it in the 19th century. They discovered oil at the bottom of the lake in the 1900s and began erecting oil rigs, damaging the fragile ecosystem. It is now an internationally protected wetland. 

Other Natural Lakes in Texas

Natural Dam Lake is 28,000 acres seven miles west of Big Spring and is regulated by the Texas Water Commission. This state mainly uses the lake for flood control, and it is usually dry. It is also on private property owned and managed by the Wilkinson Ranch. 

Big Lake is another natural lake located in a rural city by the same name. It is a playa (dry lake) and only fills with water after high-runoff rainfall and is significant in size during wet periods. During dry spells, local ranchers use the lake for grazing. 

Artificial Lakes in Texas

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Most of the lakes in Texas are artificial and created by damming rivers and streams.

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Artificial lakes are typically reservoirs, and people create them by damming rivers or streams and flooding the surrounding floodplain. Artificial lakes are beneficial as they store water for agricultural purposes and always ensure a fresh water supply. They also create essential habitats for wildlife. Check out the largest artificial lakes in Texas.

Toledo Bend Reservoir

This reservoir is the largest artificial lake in the South. Toledo Bend is a reservoir on the Sabine River, straddling Texas and Louisiana with an area of 181,600 acres. The dam is in Northwest Newton County, Texas, and produces 92 megawatts of hydroelectric power. This lake has 1,200 miles of shoreline and is a significant resource for outdoor recreation like swimming, boating, and fishing.   

Lake Livingston

Lake Livingston is in the coniferous forest of East Texas. It is a reservoir constructed by the Trinity River Authority in the 1960s and is the second largest lake entirely within Texas boundaries. You will find this lake and recreational area about seven miles southwest of Livingston, where you will find full-service marinas and camping spots along the shoreline. 

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Sam Rayburn Reservoir is the largest lake entirely within the Texas border.

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You will find the Sam Rayburn Reservoir 70 miles north of Beaumont in East Texas. This lake is a significant tributary of the Neches River. It is the largest lake within the Texas border, with an almost four million acre-feet capacity. Construction of the reservoir began in 1956 with the purpose of flood control, water conservation, and hydroelectric power. Sam Rayburn is open to the public, and people use its water for fishing and boating.

Lake Texoma

Lake Texoma borders Bryan County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas, and it is one of the largest reservoirs in the United States. However, a considerable amount of the lake is in Oklahoma. Construction of the lake began during World War II, and German POWs were involved in the dam construction. Today, the lake is one of the most popular recreational areas in Oklahoma, bringing over 6 million visitors yearly.

The photo featured at the top of this post is © Daniel Mullins/Shutterstock.com

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