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New lake comming ? #3507871 05/26/09 10:51 PM
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I was told at lake Fork Friday that there is a new lake in the making some where around Mt. Pleasant, that will be around 70,000 acres. Any truth to this ?

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Re: New lake comming ? [Re: Just James] #3508023 05/26/09 11:45 PM
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I did hear from a guy at the water district that there were plans for a new lake over that way, not sure about size or anything.

That has been a while, things may have changed by now.


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Re: New lake comming ? [Re: skeet225zx] #3508030 05/26/09 11:48 PM
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It would be Marvin Nichols Reservoir (70,000+ acres) but it's facing a lot of opposition from conservation groups and land owners.

Re: New lake comming ? [Re: epicoutdoors] #3508055 05/26/09 11:56 PM
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Thanks for the info, where can you find info about it?


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Re: New lake comming ? [Re: skeet225zx] #3508062 05/26/09 11:58 PM
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hope they make it.

Re: New lake comming ? [Re: skeet225zx] #3508073 05/27/09 12:01 AM
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Re: New lake comming ? [Re: epicoutdoors] #3508095 05/27/09 12:07 AM
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Thanks for the info, any word where the process stands. Is it go or no go?


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Re: New lake comming ? [Re: skeet225zx] #3508118 05/27/09 12:13 AM
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I think it's locked up in a political battle and is on the shelf for now.


Re: New lake comming ? [Re: Just James] #3508120 05/27/09 12:13 AM
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check these out...
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kera/n...mp;SECTION_ID=4
http://www.stopmarvinnichols.com/actionalert.htm
http://www.sulphurriver.net/
http://www.myssnews.com/news/2007/June/nt060507parkhouse.html

Pretty good bathroom reading on the politics of an increasing population vs limited basic resources. I would imagine the issue is going to move from smolder to roaring blaze in the next year or so...


Re: New lake comming ? [Re: JackCaster] #3508406 05/27/09 01:42 AM
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The main purpose of the lake, from the way I understand it, would be as a water source for the DFW Area.

From what I understand this lake is still a possibility, however there are a lot of folks against it and there is a chance it may not come about and has been pushed to the back burner to some degree.

While I would like a new lake to fish, I am not sold on the need for the lake. I think there are other more cost effective and reasonable options available, before this is needed.

One being, folks should conserve more and another is holding lakes at a higher level, along with increasing the capacity of a few. Then once these things are done and if it is still found there is a legitimate need for a new lake, I think you will find more folks become a little more comfortable with the idea. Before that, I don't like the idea of telling one group they have to suffer, just so another group can continue to use as they please and more than they need in many cases.

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Re: New lake comming ? [Re: Fisherman74] #3508424 05/27/09 01:47 AM
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I live a little south of the proposed area for Nichols Resivior & the opposition around here is strong, there is some good hunting land they are talking about impounding and I know some families who own some of that land thay aint goin down without a fight. Dallas needs to get a responsible water usage policy and the need for a new lake wouldnt exist.

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I understand the gripe about DFW and water usage.But I never hear about all the GREEN LAWNS around the area lakes and the water Systems that run during DROUGHT Seasons.When I go to Cedar Creek I never see A Dead Grass Lawn.It Cost what $75-$100 a year to use all the Water you need? You want conservation start with your own LandOwners.

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I've heard a group is currently in the process of making that bottomland a national wildlife refuge. If that happens they won't be allowed to build that lake, otherwise its probably gonna get built down the road.

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Why don't they dig out the silt in the area lakes when we are in a drought. I've never understood why they would not do this. Yes it will cost to get drag nets, dump trucks, places to dump, but it would increase the volumne of a lake without increasing the suface area. Anyone know the answer?


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Re: New lake comming ? [Re: Monty Wright] #3510020 05/27/09 02:21 PM
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Did you hear about Bodairc Lake coming in around Bonham?


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