Benefits

Lake Ralph Hall will provide our region with a number of important benefits

Water for Our Future

As the population of Denton and Collin counties grows, so does its demand for water. While Upper Trinity Regional Water District’s (UTRWD) members and customers continue to reduce water use per person, its 29 communities are growing at a rate that their needs cannot be met by conservation and reuse alone. For this reason, Lake Ralph Hall is key to our region’s continued vitality. It will provide water for generations, boost the local economy and continue to support the growing economies of the communities we serve.

Ladonia Fossil Park

Fossil hunters flock to the North Sulphur River to discover a variety of fossils and artifacts. Upper Trinity created a temporary fossil park for access during initial reservoir construction and is coordinating with the City of Ladonia and the Ladonia Chamber of Commerce to create a permanent park for after the lake is built (scheduled to open fall 2025).

Recreation

After the lake is completed, it will provide a host of outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, boating and nature viewing. These in turn will provide additional commercial and industrial opportunities to draw locals and visitors alike.

Environmental Benefits

Lake Ralph Hall and environmental improvements completed as part of the project’s mitigation are helping reduce continued erosion. Crews have already planted trees and native grass and restored several portions of the original river channel to their beautiful and natural, meandering paths.