Lake Galena (Illinois)

Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.[1][3]

Lake Galena
LocationJo Daviess County, Illinois, U.S.
Coordinates42°24′26″N 90°20′30″W
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsSmallpox Creek
Primary outflowsSmallpox Creek
Catchment area10,340 acres (41.8 km2)[1]
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area220 acres (89 ha)[1]
Shore length17 mi (11 km)
Surface elevation715 ft (218 m)[2]
SettlementsGalena
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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 10,591 acres (42.9 km²) in size and is located at an elevation of about 710 feet (218 m).[1][2] It encompasses an area of 225 acres (89 ha) and with 7 miles (11.3 km) of 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 non-profit corporation, The Galena Territory Association, who manages a marina located on the east end of the lake.[1][4] The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a small inlet 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
  1. 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
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galena Lake. Retrieved June 24, 2007
  3. Brainy Geography. (2007). Galena Lake Illinois. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-06-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Galena Territory Association. (2007, June 18). Lake Galena & Marina. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.thegalenaterritory.com/amen_lgm.cfm
  5. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. (Unknown last update). North Course. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.eagleridge.com/golf_spa/north.asp
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