E.V. Spence Reservoir
| E.V. Spence Reservoir | |
|---|---|
E.V. Spence Reservoir, facing northeast, January 2009 | |
| Location | Coke County, near Robert Lee, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31°54′30″N 100°32′07″W / 31.90833°N 100.53528°W |
| Primary inflows | Colorado River |
| Primary outflows | Colorado River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 14,950 acres (6,050 ha) |
| Max. depth | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Water volume | 488,750 acre⋅ft (602,860,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 1,898 ft (579 m) |
E.V. Spence Reservoir (also known as Lake E.V. Spence) is an artificial lake located west of (and upstream from) the town of Robert Lee, Texas. The reservoir was impounded by the creation of Robert Lee Dam in 1969, with the support of the Upper Colorado River Authority, to provide a reliable water supply for Robert Lee and the surrounding communities in Coke County. The lake also serves as a recreational venue for fishing, boating, and swimming. Robert Lee Dam is managed by the Colorado River Municipal Water District.