Family vacation spots in Alvarado, Texas

Lake Alvarado Water is a county-owned reservoir located in central Johnson County, Texas, formed by a dam on Turkey Creek. Built in 1966 for floodwater retention, municipal water storage, and recreation, the lake has a capacity of 4,700 acre-feet and a drainage area of thirty-one square miles. Join us for the 23rd Annual San Jacinto Symposium on April 26-27 in Houston, TX, organized by the Texas State Historical Association. Register now to delve into history and scholarship with academics, professionals, and history enthusiasts of all levels and ages. Your support is crucial as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of our state. Visit our website for more information and to make a contribution.