Bardwell Lake
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers multi-purpose lake located in Ellis County, this project’s dependable water supply yield of 9,600 acre-feet was contractually purchased by TRA as the project’s local sponsor. TRA subsequently signed contracts for the sale of Bardwell Lake's water, on a cost basis, to Ennis and the Ellis County Water Control and Improvement District Number One (City of Waxahachie). With the revenue generated, TRA is repaying the federal government over a 50-year period for project development costs attributable to the water supply portion of the lake.