Lakes in Ellis County, Texas
10 lakes counted in Ellis County - the largest is Bardwell Lake at 3,138 acres.
10
Lakes Counted
3,138 acres
Largest - Bardwell Lake
48 ft
Deepest - Lake Waxahachie
Ellis County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bardwell Lake | Ellis | 3,138 acres | 43 ft |
| 2 | Lake Waxahachie | Ellis | 656 acres | 48 ft |
| 3 | Lake Clark | Ellis | 164.57 acres | - |
| 4 | Lake Clopton | Ellis | 41.27 acres | - |
| 5 | Massey Lake | Ellis | 34.59 acres | - |
| 6 | Griffith Reservoir | Ellis | 30.15 acres | - |
| 7 | Bell Branch Ranch Lake | Ellis | 29.63 acres | - |
| 8 | Soil Conservation Service Site 44 Reservoir | Ellis | 28.91 acres | - |
| 9 | Old Lake | Ellis | 27.18 acres | - |
| 10 | Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir | Ellis | 25.2 acres | - |
Sources: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lake data; USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.