Fords Lake
Fords Lake is a man made, 67 acres (27 ha) lake with an average depth of 11 feet (3.4 m) on Buttermilk Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania constructed in 1995. Owned by the state of Pennsylvania and controlled by the state Fish and Boat Commission, it is used for recreation purposes, such as boating, which is limited to electric powered motors and un-powered boats and for fishing. A surfaced launch ramp and parking facilities are also present upon entrance of the lake.
| Fords Lake | |
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| Location | Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41°29′38″N 75°45′48″W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Built | 1995 |
| Surface area | 73 acres (30 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| References | [1] |
See also
References
- "Fords Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
External links
- PA Fish and Boat Commission
- Findlakes.com Archived 2011-08-22 at the Wayback Machine
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