Lake_Walter_E._Long
Lake Walter E. Long
Lake of the United States
Lake Walter E. Long (also known as Decker Lake)[1] is a reservoir on Decker Creek in Austin, Texas. It was officially impounded in 1967 and provides cooling water for a power plant that produces electricity from petroleum-based fuels. The dam and the lake are managed by the City of Austin. Surrounding the lake is the city's Lake Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park, a popular recreational destination.