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Notable lake · Atascosa, Texas

Potts Dam

Potts Dam is a lake in Atascosa, Texas.

Potts Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Potts Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Potts Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.64941, -98.61399. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Potts Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Potts Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Potts Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Potts Dam?

    Nearby: Choke Canyon Reservoir (lake, 38 km), Cross (fort, 11 km), Kuykendall Lake (lake, 21 km), Camp Rio Frio, C.S.A (fort, 27 km), Boot Hill Cemetery (fort, 27 km), Dog Town Jail (fort, 27 km).

    Is Potts Dam worth visiting?

    Potts Dam is listed as a notable lake in Texas on Spotwander.