Site of Lometa Reservoir

Remains of facilities at the site of Lometa Reservoir (Santa Fe Lake) are evidence of the role the Santa Fe Railway Co. played in area development. Lometa was established as a railroad town in the mid-1880s. When a second rail line came through in 1909, the railroads needed a water supply for steam locomotives. Completed in 1911-12, a dam backed waters of Emory and Salt Creeks, and the resulting lake provided water for the trains and became a recreation area. The need for water declined as diesel engines replaced steam locomotives in the 20th century. The reservoir was taken out of service in the 1970s, but a new dam and lake were later built. (2005)

Site of Lometa Reservoir is a historical marker in Lometa, Lampasas County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 73 historical markers documented in Lampasas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 122 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.2336, -98.4142 near Lometa. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lometa (cemetery), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Phantom Hill Road, Salt Works, C.S.A., and Scholten Railroad.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5281013200. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.