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Lake Walter E. Long is located in Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park at 6614 Blue Bluff Road. The 1,200 acre lake features open spaces for boating, jet skis, swimming, two sand volleyball courts, picnic sites, tables, grills, walking, running, biking and restrooms available throughout the park.
Location: Travis County, just east of the City of Austin; also known as Decker Lake Surface area: 1,269 acres Maximum depth: 60 feet Impounded: 1967. Water Conditions. Normal water level: 555 ft. msl Fluctuation: Nearly constant level Normal Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Reservoir Controlling Authority. City of Austin
Lake Walter E. Long (also known as Decker Lake) is a reservoir on Decker Creek in Austin, Texas. It was officially impounded in 1967 and provides cooling water for a power plant that produces electricity from petroleum-based fuels. The dam and the lake are managed by the City of Austin.
- 60 ft (18 m)
- 555 ft (169 m)
- 1,269 acres (514 ha)
- Austin, Texas
Location. Address. 6620 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX 78724. More Information. Parking lot access available off of Blue Bluff Road. For more park information or reservations visit: Austin Parks & Recreation. Popular For. Trails. Picnics. Fishing. Boating. Volleyball. Hiking. Biking. Help Support Austin Parks! Donate Volunteer.
Jun 8, 2023 · The size of Lake Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park compared to Austin’s other two largest pieces of parkland. Image: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
- James Rambin
Jul 10, 2019 · The plan for Walter E. Long Park would be carried out in five phases and would likely take more than 20 years to complete, at total cost of more than $800 million. It includes the 1,200-acre...
