Lake Mackenzie (Red River Basin)
Lake Mackenzie, also known as Mackenzie Reservoir, is located about nine miles northwest of Silverton in Briscoe County, Texas on Tule Creek, a tributary of the Red River. The reservoir extends into Swisher County and has a drainage area of 188 square miles. It is operated by Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority for water supply to the member cities of Floydada, Lockney, Silverton, and Tulia. Designed by Freese, Nichols and Endress, construction of the dam began in September 1972 and was completed in April 1974. Deliberate impoundment started April 1974.