Located in Denton County, Texas, Lake Dallas is a thriving city nestled in the picturesque North Texas region, just northwest of the bustling city of Dallas. Its prime location on the stunning Lewisville Lake, which the community’s name is derived from, makes it a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Additionally, Lake Dallas is one of the four communities that comprise the Lake Cities.

Lake Dallas can be found at a latitude of 33°7′42″N and a longitude of 97°1′39″W. According to government statistics, the city covers an area of 2.7 square miles, comprising 2.4 square miles of land and 0.31 square miles of water, which accounts for 11.03% of the total area.

Lake Dallas experiences hot and humid summers and mostly mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system categorizes the area’s climate as humid subtropical, labeled as “Cfa” on climate maps.

In the city, the population as per the 2020 US census was 7,708 individuals, living in 2,950 households with 2,216 families.

The educational needs of Lake Dallas are met by the Lake Dallas Independent School District. The city is split into two zones, one for Lake Dallas Elementary School and the other for Shady Shores Elementary School. Both zones feed into Lake Dallas Middle School and Lake Dallas High School, which serve the entire city.

The community’s library is the Lake Cities Library, which serves as a vital resource for knowledge and learning. The Lake Dallas Independent School District, a vital institution in the area, employs 570 dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to provide quality education to the local students.

In August 2009, the North Texas Tollway Authority finished constructing a bridge that connects Lake Dallas and Little Elm in Texas. This new bridge links Swisher Road in Lake Dallas with Eldorado Parkway in Little Elm. A bridge used to link the two cities in the past, but it was taken down in the 1950s during the expansion of Lewisville Lake by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Prominent individuals include Myra Crownover, who previously served in the Texas House of Representatives, Dusty Dvoracek, known for his career as a football player and sports commentator, Gordon McLendon, a notable radio broadcaster, and football players Vitamin Smith and Daryl Williams.