Frequently Asked Questions

This page will display the questions most frequently asked and the answers to those questions.

These questions are derived from the public input section of this website, as well as other means of communication with the project team. The goal is to answer your questions quickly and easily.

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How can I find if my farm will be included in the water area? The maps not having a scale make it close guess work.

ANRA has recently contacted by mail, all property owners affected by the reservoir as a part of the Cultural Resources Survey. A recently developed map overlays property ownership tracts with the reservoir normal and flood pools. If you believe your property is affected, please contact ANRA for a much more precise determination of the portion of land, if any, which may be impacted by the reservoir.

When do you expect to start purchasing the properties affected by Lake Columbia?

No land could be purchased until after the US Army Corps of Engineers issues a 404 permit. It is hoped this process would be complete in early 2007. Following issuance of a permit, ANRA would proceed with surveying and appraisals followed closely by acquisition. This would be anticipated in late 2007

I believe we have enough lakes in east Texas. The Neches river is the last river in the area that doesn´t have a large lake on it and doesn´t need one.

Lake Columbia is not being built on the Neches River, but Mud Creek which is a tributary of the Angelina River.

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