This dive site, Lake Alan Henry, is a man-made reservoir formed by the John T. Montford Dam in 1993, primarily serving as a future water supply for Lubbock, Texas, and a recreational hub for West Texas. As a freshwater lake, underwater navigation would involve exploring submerged natural features like trees and potentially some man-made structures from its pre-dam landscape, offering a unique inland diving experience.
The lake is home to a variety of stocked freshwater fish, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, bluegill, and gizzard shad. Divers can expect to observe these species in their natural reservoir habitat, though the biodiversity may not compare to marine environments.
The best time to visit Lake Alan Henry for diving would typically be during the warmer months to ensure more comfortable water temperatures. Divers should be prepared for potentially variable visibility common in freshwater reservoirs and consider this a recreational dive for fish spotting and enjoying a unique inland underwater environment.
