Title: Beloved Puddle

Author: Staff Writer

Publisher: D Magazine

Date: February 2010



It's only about 15 feet deep. It's no Lake Michigan. But we cherish our humble urban oasis. A new book celebrates 100 years of White Rock Lake.



In 1909, city leaders realized they needed a water source for dallas' growing population. They honed in on White Rock Creek. Two years later, a little creek 10 miles east of Dallas was primped and primed and ready to become a lake. But a drought would cause a three-year gap between the completion of the dam and the filling of the lake. On April 14, 1914, White Rock Lake became official with a total of 42 inches of water over the spillway. The lake continues to be a wellspring of entertainment and an escape for Dallas residents. Images of America, White Rock Lake, by Sally Rodriguez, out this month, chronicles the creation and growth of our urban oasis. All images are reprinted with permission from the publisher. The book is available online at arcadiapublishing.com or by calling 888-313-2665.