Lake Dallas was a railroad stop called Garza until a 1920s reservoir gave the town its name — and lakeside humidity is still part of life for the rugs here.
Lake Dallas sits on the shore of Lewisville Lake in southeastern Denton County, roughly ten miles south of Denton. The area was first occupied in 1852 as “French Settlement,” named for an early settler family, and was formally established in 1881 as Garza, possibly after a crew chief on the Dallas and Wichita Railway. When the reservoir was built between 1926 and 1929, residents renamed the town for the new lake next to it.
Quick answer: Lake Dallas had 7,708 residents in the 2020 census, up from 489 in 1940. Its water is supplied by the Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority, which buys treated water from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, sourced from Lewisville Lake and Jim Chapman Lake. Lake humidity, mid-century and newer homes, and a small-town footprint all shape rug care here. We offer free pickup and delivery throughout Lake Dallas, with rugs cleaned off-site and returned in about 10 business days.
From Garza to Lake Dallas
The city of Dallas built the original Lake Dallas in the 1920s for its own water supply, with the Garza Dam on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River completed in 1927. The lake served as Dallas’s principal municipal water source for about thirty-one years. Construction of the larger Lewisville Dam began in 1948, and after its completion in 1955 the older dam was breached and the two lakes were combined into today’s 28,980-acre Lewisville Lake. The town kept the Lake Dallas name.
A small town that grew in stages
After nine years of legal disputes, Lake Dallas incorporated in 1965. The population grew from 489 in 1940 to 1,431 in 1970, then 3,177 by 1980 and 7,708 by the 2020 census. That steady growth means the housing here is a mix of older lakeside and mid-century homes and newer planned subdivisions, most of them traditional brick houses. In 2009 the North Texas Tollway Authority opened a 1.7-mile bridge across Lewisville Lake that reconnected Lake Dallas with Little Elm and gave the town direct access to I-35E.
Lake humidity and rugs
Living next to a 28,980-acre reservoir means more ambient moisture than inland DFW suburbs. A rug that’s rolled up in a garage or closet, or left damp under a pet bowl or a patio door, can develop a musty smell in a humid North Texas stretch. Our odor removal guide explains why a musty smell is usually a sign of moisture deeper in the fibers, not just on the surface.
The Lake Cities and where the water comes from
Lake Dallas is one of the “Lake Cities,” alongside Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shores. The Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority serves the area and purchases treated water from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, a conservation district created by the state in 1989. That water is drawn from Lewisville Lake and Jim Chapman Lake. It is ordinary treated municipal water, which is why at-home rug washing tends to leave residue and stiff pile behind — rugs need to be rinsed and dried thoroughly. Lake Dallas ISD, which serves about 3,900 students across Lake Dallas, Shady Shores, Corinth, and Hickory Creek, ties the same neighborhoods together. If you’re in neighboring Corinth, see our Corinth rug cleaning guide.
- Spring: Wet weather brings mud and clay tracked in from yards and lake trails.
- Summer: Boating and lake days mean sand, sunscreen, and damp towels landing on entry and family-room rugs; humidity raises mildew risk in stored rugs.
- Fall: Cooler days mean windows open and leaves and dust coming in on shoes and paws.
- Winter: Holiday hosting puts food and wine on dining and living-room rugs.
Tip: Never store a rug rolled up in a garage or shed near the lake without cleaning and completely drying it first. Even a small amount of trapped moisture can turn into mildew in a humid stretch.
Pickup and delivery across Lake Dallas
Wherever you live in Lake Dallas, our free pickup and delivery service covers the whole city. We wash rugs fully off-site at our dedicated facility and deliver them back once completely clean and dry.
How often Lake Dallas homeowners should schedule a cleaning
Every 12 months is a sensible schedule for lake-adjacent homes and households with pets or children; 12 to 18 months works for lightly used rooms. Rugs that come out of storage should be professionally cleaned before going back down.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer free pickup and delivery throughout Lake Dallas?
Yes. Free pickup and delivery covers all of Lake Dallas, including homes near the lake and in the town’s inland neighborhoods.
Where does Lake Dallas’s water come from?
The Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority buys treated water from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, with source water from Lewisville Lake and Jim Chapman Lake.
Does living near Lewisville Lake affect my rugs?
It can. Extra ambient humidity raises the risk of musty smells and mildew, especially in rugs that stay damp or are stored rolled up.
My rug smells musty after a humid stretch. Can you fix it?
In most cases, yes. We check for moisture and mildew, and treatment depends on how far it has spread and what the rug is made of.
Do you clean rugs that have been in storage?
Yes. We recommend cleaning and fully drying a rug before storing it, and again after it comes out if it has been stored a long time.
How long does the cleaning process take?
Most rugs are picked up, cleaned at our off-site facility, and delivered back within about 10 business days.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. Pricing is confirmed upfront based on your rug’s size and condition, and we call before doing any additional work beyond the original quote.
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