It is approximately 20 miles south of graham, texas. The lake is home to possum kingdom state park, a 1,530acre 620 ha state park governed by the texas parks and wildlife department. Possum kingdom real estate is the only north texasbased lake resort and land broker associated with a globally recognized luxury real estate affiliation. Tarawho grew up in northern californiawas particularly taken by possum kingdom. Graham is located north of possum kingdom lake on highway 16 mineral wells. The nature and extent of the siltation problem in possum kingdom lake is fully.
Created by the texas legislature in 1929 specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin, the brazos river authority develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The towns around the area possum kingdom lake real estate. Possum kingdom reservoir, popularly known as possum kingdom lake, is on the brazos river in palo pinto, stephens, jack, and young counties its center is at 3252 n, 9826 w. Starting at possum kingdom lake, the location of the first dam, graves canoed about 175 miles. One hour before sunset to half an hour after sunset, this cruise offers the majesty of the sun setting behind the pk cliffs near hells. For a feel of the magnitude of the vista, please note the twostory home atop the cliff to the right of the. Rainswollen rivers, lakes cause flooding and related damage. Over the years we have successfully served thousands and thousands of individuals and families with the purchase or sale of their lake retreat, recreational land property or a home in a charming north texas town. Browse mls listings in possum kingdom lake and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. The lake is home to the famous hells gate, a sheer break in the cliffs around the lake. In 2007 the author top started his trip just below possum kingdom dam. Fm 2353 possum kingdom lake, texas 76449 possum kingdom state park on sw shoreline. Geologists have established that the pennsylvanian was marked by largescale sealevel changes caused by.
Rick perry signed a bill in may 2009 authorizing the brazos river authority to sell the entire inhabited shoreline of possum kingdom lake, not many people questioned it. Coldwell banker residential brokerage can help you find possum kingdom lake homes for sale and condos. Like other bra lakes, possum kingdom is a water supply reservoir and is therefore intended to save. Drought and high winds helped spark a massive fire complex that burned for 16 days, destroying 167 homes, 126 other buildings, and 90 percent of possum kingdom state park about 126,734 acres total. Located on the brazos river about 80 miles west of fort worth, possum kingdom covers roughly 17,700 acres with 310 miles of shoreline. Construction of the morris sheppard dam, built primarily for water conservation and flood control, started on may 28, 1938 under the authority of the brazos river authority and was completed on march 20, 1941. Possum kingdom lake water level including historical chart. Possum kingdom lake frequently asked questions general. The calculation for percent full is now based on this elevation. The state acquired this land from the brazos river authority in 1940. Why isnt possum kingdom lake a constant level lake. Businesses search possum kingdom lake chamber of commerce.
The people in the town moved when the lake was filled in 1938. This is at the upper end of the lake where the brazos river feeds in to possum kingdom. Possum kingdom lake the brazos river authority about us. Property type house5 bedrooms3 bathrooms14 sleeps3,297 square feet. The tale of the river card, round i john marshall on amazon. He wrote about his experience in a book that has become a texas classic and one. Possum kingdom lake guide to camping, parks, fishing. At possum kingdom lake 76449 real estate 79 homes for. Possum kingdom state park, west of mineral wells in palo pinto county, is 1,528. Scuba diving and snorkeling are also popular on this. Reel on this fishing guide service pk lake, graford, texas.
Zillow has 79 homes for sale in 76449 matching at possum kingdom lake. The driving distance between the east and west side of the pk lake areas is about 45 minutes. We are honored by the trust our clients have placed in our. Access financial, meetings, resource and event information about the possum kingdom lake association here. Mineral wells is located east of possum kingdom lake on highway 180. The west side is accessed from graham by turning south on hwy 1287. Possum kingdom lake provides an excellent setting f. Water board told next drought could dry up area lake.
Book lush resort possum kingdom lake, graford on tripadvisor. The lake s name was the title of a popular 1990s song possum kingdom by the toadies. Dream a beautiful large lake home on possum kingdom lake with resort access. Possum kingdom state park, west of mineral wells in palo pinto county, is 1528. This park is known for its water recreation activities such as. The civilian conservation corps built some of the rock facilities at the park in the early 1940s. For those who live, vacation or love possum kingdom lake.
Possum kingdom has clear blue waters that are perfect for fishing or recreational boating. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. Check this page for the detailed graph and reservoir storage. The lake was great for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and watching the sun set and rise. The amended act has remained on the statute books unchanged in wording since 1953. Possum kingdom state park is open daily however visitor traffic is heavy during march to october and june to august. Possum kingdom real estate was founded in 1971 to provide exceptional service in the sale or purchase of a lake home. Refine your possum kingdom lake real estate search results by price, property type, bedrooms, baths and other features. The west side of the possum kingdom lake area is located on the northwest area of the lake. Possum kingdom lake, tx real estate possum kingdom lake. Reel on this fishing guide service pk lake home facebook. Over the years we have successfully served thousands of individuals and families with the purchase or sale of their lake retreat, recreational property or a home in a charming north texas town. Breckenridge is located west of possum kingdom lake on highway 180 graham. He will work hard to make sure your fishing trip is a success.
It was the first water supply reservoir constructed in the brazos river basin. Named for the united states senator who was instrumental in obtaining funding for the project, the morris sheppard dam is 2,700 feet long and 190. What to do possum kingdom lake chamber of commerce. Zillow has 44 homes for sale in graford tx matching cliffs resort on possum kingdom lake. Located 140 miles west of dallas, the sprawling lake is surrounded by. Whether your interest is water sports, camping, fishing, history, sightseeing, special events or just looking for something different for a vacation or weekend getaway, possum kingdom lake and the counties of palo pinto, young and stephens offer a huge variety of activities or plenty of opportunity for just plain relaxing. Graham is located north of possum kingdom lake on highway 16. This beautiful lake is famous for the huge cliffs that line the walls of the south end of the lake.
The elevation for the top of the conservation pool for possum kingdom reservoir has been set to the reservoirs normal maximum operating elevation of 999. Water from the impounded possum kingdom lake covered the area and created this spectacular scene when the morris shepard dam was built by the w. Possum kingdom lake is a majestic lake along the brazos river just 80 miles west of fort worth, texas. The elevationstorage rating curve used to produce the storage hydrograph is made of two segments. Depth of the lake varies with the original terrain of the area and is approximately 100 feet at the dam site. The spillway of the dam is one thousand feet above sea level. Possum kingdom lake is located on the main stem of the brazos river and was created with.
Possum kingdom lake boat rentals jet ski watercraft. The name of the town was picked and named for the book the pickwick papers written by charles dickens. The system, which aims to draw between 4 million and 14 million gallons of water from possum kingdom to hubbard, drew a lot of attention from area. Best trails in possum kingdom state park texas alltrails. Texas through time mineral wells and palo pinto country. An aerial view of homes on lake granbury wednesday, june 1, 2016. Building remnants, including chimneys, appear when the lake level drops.
For a feel of the magnitude of the vista, please note the twostory home atop the cliff to the. Choose from more than 72 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. It is part of the brazos river, the longest river in texas, and it is a jewel nestled in the heart of a country that was born and continues to thrive because of water. Whether your interest is water sports, camping, fishing, history, sightseeing, special events or just looking for something different for a vacation or weekend getaway, possum kingdom lake and the counties of palo pinto, young and stephens offer a huge variety of activities or. Possum kingdom lake experience the best possum kingdom lake boat rentals, jet ski rental, waverunners, boat tours, water sport activities and lessons, flyboarding and water toy rentals at this beautiful lake in texas. The possum kingdom lake real estate market is a top ten marketplace for lake property in texas. These 10 evilinfested lakes in texas are absolutely terrifying. Jan 21, 2016 a beautiful lake close to mineral wells, texas. An old channel of the brazos river cut a gap in a sandstone formation in the possum kingdom area. Storage capacity and surfacearea calculations are for conservation elevation. Jul 23, 2018 cliff jumping at possum kingdom lake duration. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than. Possum kingdom lake graford 2020 all you need to know.
The inland divers association exists for the purpose of encouraging interest in underwater activity of all kinds and character, in particular, sport diving, the conservation of marine life and promulgation, instruction, and enforcement of aquatic safety, the protection of. We spent the 4th of july there and absolutely enjoyed ourselves. Brazos river authority star route graford, texas 76025 940 7792321 for map. Your guide, kolby kuhn, is a full time fishing guide that has spent countless hours patterning the fish and finding the best ways to catch them. Rock creek camp is located here, and there are several smaller neighborhoods tucked in through here. It has a capacity of 724,700 acrefeet, a surface area of 19,800 acres, and a shoreline of 310 miles. The elevation for the top of the conservation pool for possum kingdom reservoir has been set to the reservoirs normal maximum operating. Final cast guide service possum kingdom possum kingdom lake. Our beautiful sunset cruise on possum kingdom lake is the perfect way for you and up to three of your closest friends to spend the early evening on one of our pontoons or our webbcraft lincoln town car boat. The lake has an area of approximately 17,000 acres 6,900 ha with 310 miles 500 km of shoreline. Normally there are about 160 lake homes for sale at possum kingdom lake, and 210 listings for lots and land.
Possum kingdom lakes two convenience stations are temporarily closed due to staff limitations during the covid19 pandemic. Dream a beautiful large lake home on possum kingdom lake with resort access property 24. Final cast guide service offers morning and afternoon trips on possum kingdom lake. For information on special collection days, please call 9407792321. View our possum kingdom lake real estate offices and let us help you find the perfect property. Historic reservoir levels the brazos river authority about us.
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