I always thought the Corps does a pretty good job keeping outdoorsmen in mind. They do things such as install brush piles & maintain great campgrounds when their main priorities are flood control and hydroelectric. The same can be said about the GRDA.
I would vote that if they ever decide to build another lake, that they leave all the trees in there. I am sure there are some things to consider when doing that but it sure does make for a good fishing lake.