Cedar Lake Dam -- Cleburne State Park, Cleburne TX
N 32° 15.729 W 097° 33.175
14S E 636300 N 3570412
A small earthen dam with impressive three-level stone and masonry spillways built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s impounded spring-fed Crystal Lake, and created a gem for all to enjoy.
Waymark Code: WMFT2R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2012
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Cleburne State Park is a little bit of the beautiful Texas Hill Country right here in North Texas. The tri-level masonry spillway of the Cedar Lake Dam is covered in bluebonnets every spring, creating a breathtaking vista of blue water, blue flowers, and blue sky that is absolutely without compare.
From the website of the Texas Lakes Trail Association: (
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"Like many parks constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Cleburne State Park centers on a man-made water feature—a large lake. Constructed with difficulty and plenty of trial and error, the small earthen dam and impressive three-level masonry spillway were finally brought to completion.
Today, the park is known for its mountain bike trails winding through 5.5 miles of beautiful scenery with a variety of challenges for all experience levels. The terrain on the trail is as diverse as the hills. You will experience treacherous downhills, fast smooth flats, and everything in between.
The technical and wooded trails form an entire loop that has made this trail a favorite for mountain bikers in training or those who enjoy a challenging ride. The trail will test your skills and endurance and is well worth your time!" [end]
From the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. website: (
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"Things to Do At Cleburne State Park
Fishing and boating the clear blue waters of Cedar Lake are wonderful ways to spend the day with your family. NOTE: Boats may not create any wake on this lake and PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (i.e. jet skis, seadoos, etc.) ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Ranger Programs
The park offers a variety of educational opportunities; check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours.
Get more information on the Civilian Conservation Corps, which helped develop this park and numerous others over 70 years ago, by visiting our CCC page that includes the interactive online exhibits and education resource, “The Look of Nature: Designing Texas State Parks During the Great Depression” and “A New Deal for Texas Parks." [end]