Lakes and Water

Jim Chapman Lake Is the County's Main Water Reservoir

Jim Chapman Lake on the South Sulphur River sits on the Hopkins-Delta county line and serves both flood control and water supply for the region.

Hopkins County The Great Outdoors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates Cooper Dam on the South Sulphur River, about 12 miles north of Sulphur Springs. The resulting reservoir is Jim Chapman Lake. It provides flood control for the broader Red River basin and supplies water to the North Texas Municipal Water District, the Sulphur River Municipal Water District, and the city of Irving.

The lake is part of the Cooper WMA recreation area, where fishing, boating, and hiking are available. Road flooding near the lake is a known hazard during heavy rain. Check current lake conditions with the TWDB surface water page or the Corps of Engineers before boating.

Source to confirm: TWDB — Jim Chapman Lake

More Hopkins County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises and Who Collects Your Property Tax

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Hopkins County — the appraisal district sets the value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If you own and live in your home in Hopkins County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Rural landowners in Hopkins County who use their land for farming, ranching, or qualified wildlife management may pay taxes based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Public Land Access

Cooper WMA Offers Hunting, Fishing, and Hiking Near Sulphur Springs

Cooper Wildlife Management Area covers about 14,480 acres in Delta and Hopkins counties next to Jim Chapman Lake and is open year-round for hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

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