User:Everhartnr/Granger Lake

Location
Granger lake, originally known as Laneport Lake, is located in Williamson County in the Brazos River Basin. It is one of the 11 reservoirs that make up the Brazos River basin.

Fauna
The most common sportfish found in the reservoir are crappie. Although, white bass, channel, flathead, and blue cats are present in fair numbers.

Invasive Species
Zebra, Quagga, and mussels are an invasive species that are able to attach themselves to boats and can be spread through anthropogenic sources. Granger Lake is one of two lakes in the San Gabriel River Basin that is found to have this infestation.

Ecological and Other Scientific Studies
A 2013 survey of the bathymetric and sedimentation data collection says daily average water surface elevation was ~504 ft above mean sea level.

History
The Granger Dam is owned by the United States Government and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It is one of the 11 reservoirs that make up the Brazos River basin (TSHA citation). Construction on the dam began in 1972 and finished in 1977. The dam is used for flood control, water conservation, recreational use, as well as fish and wildlife habitat. With surface area of 18,820 acres the storage capacity of Granger Dam is 561,100 acre-feet the dam is also a tourist site. There is approximately 10,800 acres of wildlife management areas that surround this lake as well.

Recreation
Granger Lake is used for fishing, boating activities, paddle boarding activities, camping, and etc. There is a park located near the lake as well.