Lake Conroe is a lake in Montgomery County,

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. Even though it is named Lake Conroe, only a small portion of the lake is in

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. Most of the lake is in unincorporated Montgomery County. The lake lies on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, just west of

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off State Highway 105 in Montgomery and Walker counties. Lake Conroe is a popular attraction for boating, jet-skiing and fishing.

Situation

The lake runs through classic

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Piney Woods forests. Water quality is generally good, with an average depth of , and a maximum depth of . The controlling authority of the lake is the

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. The City of

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owns a two-thirds interest in the lake; the SJRA owns one-third. The lake extends about in length and covers with in Sam Houston National Forest and capacity of . Lake Conroe was conceived in 1970 as an alternative water supply for the City of Houston. The lake was completed in January 1973; it was filled on October 31, 1973. A few celebrities, such as

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, and Lieutenant Governor

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, have residences in the Lake Conroe area.

References

External links

Texas Parks and Wildlife - Lake ConroeSan Jacinto River Authority - Lake ConroeLake Conroe Community Website
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