Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Lake Stamford, a reservoir formed by Stamford Dam, is located 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Stamford, Texas in southeastern Haskell County. The lake had a storage capacity in 1999 of 51,573 acre feet (63,614,000 m3) and drains an area of 368 square miles (950 km2). Due to sedimentation, the estimated capacity as of 2013 is 50,061 acre·ft (61,749,000 m3). The City of Stamford owns the lake and half the water rights to Lake Stamford, while AEP owns the other half. The city also owns, operates and maintains associated Stamford Dam.Lake Stamford serves as the municipal water source for Stamford, Texas and the small neighboring communities of Leuders, Ericksdahl, Paint Creek, Sagerton, Avoca, and Corinth. For the lake's 60 year history, water levels have retained significant importance to these communities, providing them their sole source of water. Several notable rain events occurred in 1978 and 2005, resulting in record water levels. The lake is currently experiencing similar drought conditions to 2000, when it was at record lows. Recreational activities include boating, fishing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, and camping. There are two marinas on the lake: Stamford Marina on the south shore, and Anchor Marina on the north.. }
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- Lake_Stamford abstract "Lake Stamford, a reservoir formed by Stamford Dam, is located 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Stamford, Texas in southeastern Haskell County. The lake had a storage capacity in 1999 of 51,573 acre feet (63,614,000 m3) and drains an area of 368 square miles (950 km2). Due to sedimentation, the estimated capacity as of 2013 is 50,061 acre·ft (61,749,000 m3). The City of Stamford owns the lake and half the water rights to Lake Stamford, while AEP owns the other half. The city also owns, operates and maintains associated Stamford Dam.Lake Stamford serves as the municipal water source for Stamford, Texas and the small neighboring communities of Leuders, Ericksdahl, Paint Creek, Sagerton, Avoca, and Corinth. For the lake's 60 year history, water levels have retained significant importance to these communities, providing them their sole source of water. Several notable rain events occurred in 1978 and 2005, resulting in record water levels. The lake is currently experiencing similar drought conditions to 2000, when it was at record lows. Recreational activities include boating, fishing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, and camping. There are two marinas on the lake: Stamford Marina on the south shore, and Anchor Marina on the north.".