Lake Texana

Lake Texana
Lake Texana
Lake Texana
LocationJackson County, east of Edna, Texas
Coordinates28°54′37″N 96°33′14″W / 28.9103105°N 96.5539010°W / 28.9103105; -96.5539010
TypeWater supply reservoir
Primary inflowsNavidad River
Primary outflowsNavidad River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area9,727 acres (3,936 ha)
Max. depth58 ft (18 m)
Water volume170,000 acre⋅ft (0.21 km3)
Surface elevation44 ft (13 m)

Lake Texana is a reservoir on the Navidad River, 8 miles (13 km) east of Edna, in Jackson County, Texas. The reservoir is formed by the construction of Palmetto Bend Dam. The dam and lake are managed by the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, and supply water to surrounding communities and industries. Lake Texana is the only reservoir managed by the Authority.