Lake Galena (Illinois)
| Lake Galena | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Jo Daviess County, Illinois, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°24′26″N 90°20′30″W / 42.40722°N 90.34167°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Smallpox Creek |
| Primary outflows | Smallpox Creek |
| Catchment area | 10,340 acres (41.8 km2)[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 220 acres (89 ha)[1] |
| Shore length1 | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Surface elevation | 715 ft (218 m)[2] |
| Settlements | Galena |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.[1][3]
History
The lake formed following the damming of Smallpox Creek in 1974.[1] Smallpox Creek is one of many tributaries of the Mississippi River.
Geography
Lake Galena receives its water from a watershed about 10,340 acres (42 km²) in size and is located at an elevation of about 715 feet (218 m).[1][2] It encompasses an area of 220 acres (89 ha) and with a 7 miles (11.3 km) shoreline.[1] It is located within a private development of Galena known as the Galena Territory.
Use
The lake is mostly used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. The lake is managed by a private corporation and the Galena Territory manages a marina located on a shore of the lake.[1][4] The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a corner of the lake.[5]
See also
Bibliography
Further reading
- Shirk, M. (1995). Super Family Vacations, 3rd Edition: Resort and Adventure Guide. New York: HarperResource.
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. (Unknown last update). Mississippi North River Watershed. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/water-quality/report-1996/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-09.html
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galena Lake. Retrieved June 24, 2007
- ^ Brainy Geography. (2007). Galena Lake Illinois. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.brainygeography.com/features/IL.reservoir/galenalake.html
- ^ Galena Territory Association. (2007, June 18). Lake Galena & Marina. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.thegalenaterritory.com/amen_lgm.cfm
- ^ Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. (Unknown last update). North Course. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.eagleridge.com/golf_spa/north.asp