Lake June Dam

Did you know that a community named Lake June once existed right here near the Lake June Dam? It was also sometimes called just June. This area, located six miles east of Dallas, past Pleasant Grove, was officially platted in 1924. Lake June, the community, had a short but eventful life. In 1949, its 1,500 residents voted to incorporate, hoping to avoid being absorbed by the growing city of Dallas. They elected Bert Cook as their mayor and notably decided against having any taxes or bonds. This independent spirit didn’t last long though. By 1950, the residents voted to disincorporate. Dallas tried to annex Lake June in 1951. The residents even filed a lawsuit to resist. However, a court ruled against them, stating that Lake June no longer legally existed as a separate entity. Lake June and, importantly, the Lake June Dam, became part of Dallas in 1952. The Lake June Pump Station, a critical part of Dallas Water Utilities’ infrastructure, sits near the dam. This pump station provides drinking water to a large area, including parts of South Dallas that rely entirely on it. This vital station, with a capacity of 360 million gallons per day, has undergone significant renovations to ensure its continued service to the city. The Lake June Dam may not be a well-known landmark, but its story reflects the area’s development and the changing relationship between Dallas and its surrounding communities.